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Community And Society RSS Feed from ABC New England North West2018, Australian Broadcasting Corporationen-au15Mon, 21 May 2018 17:05:00 +1000'Long overdue': the push to open up major sporting events to regional townshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-21/sports-tourism-in-the-bush-increasing/9782920?source=rss
Big crowds, famous athletes and stadiums are only part of the winning formula for the success of sports tourism in regional Australia.Mon, 21 May 2018 17:05:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201805\4846304.xmlABC New England North WestcentralwestcoffscoastwesternplainsnewenglandsouthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TourismCommunity and Society:Regional:AllSport:Rugby League:AllSport:Sports Organisations:AllAustralia:NSW:Bathurst 2795Australia:NSW:Coffs Harbour 2450Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Mudgee 2850Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350St George Illawarra fans at the Court House Hotel in Mudgee before the match against the Canberra RaSt George Illawarra fans at the Court House Hotel in Mudgee before the match against the Canberra Raiders.By Nick Lowther: By Nick Lowther-32.6011 149.5859Australia's most creative regional communities has Byron come out on tophttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-18/australias-most-creative-towns/9771188?source=rss
Cities aren't the only creative hubs: new research by the Regional Australia Institute has revealed the nation's most creative communities outside of major cities.Fri, 18 May 2018 06:25:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201805\4845015.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandcoffscoastillawarranorthcoastalicespringsdarwinfarnorthnorthandwesthobartballaratmelbournegreatsouthernArts and Entertainment:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Regional Development:AllCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllAustralia:NSW:Armidale 2350Australia:NSW:Bellingen 2454Australia:NSW:Bowral 2576Australia:NSW:Byron Bay 2481Australia:NSW:Coolangatta 2535Australia:NSW:Kiama 2533Australia:NSW:Wollongong 2500Australia:NT:Alice Springs 0870Australia:NT:Darwin 0800Australia:QLD:Mareeba 4880Australia:SA:Mintabie 5724Australia:TAS:Hobart 7000Australia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Torquay 3228Australia:WA:Gnowangerup 6335Australia:WA:Narrogin 6312Australia:WA:Narrogin Valley 6312Tones and ITones and IABC North Coast: Samantha Turnbull: ABC North Coast: Samantha Turnbull-28.6436 153.6109Beef Australia 2018: Industry uses virtual reality to address consumer concerns about environment and animal welfarehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2018-05-11/beef-australia-innovation-to-address-consumer-concerns/9750608?source=rss
The growing demand for transparency and ethically, socially and environmentally sustainable food is one of the hot topics at Beef Australia 2018.Fri, 11 May 2018 14:22:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201805\4842192.xmlABC New England North WestcanberranewcastleillawarrasydneynewenglandsoutheastnswriverinanorthcoastcentralwestwesternplainsmidnorthcoastcentralcoastupperhunteralicespringskatherinewestqldbrisbanewidebaycapricornianorthqldsouthqldnorthwestfarnorthsunshinetropicadelaidesoutheastsahobartnorthtasgippslandballaratcentralvicsheppartonmelbournewesternvicmilduraswanhillgoulburnmurraysouthwestvicnorthwestwagreatsouthernkimberleysouthwestwaBusiness, Economics and Finance:Environmentally Sustainable Business:AllCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):ReconciliationEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllGovernment and Politics:Indigenous Policy:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Animal Welfare:AllRural:Agribusiness:Agricultural 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4822Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Roma 4455Australia:QLD:St George 4487Australia:QLD:Stanthorpe 4380Australia:QLD:Taroom 4420Australia:QLD:Toogoolawah 4313Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Australia:QLD:Warwick 4370Australia:QLD:Winton 4735Australia:QLD:Woodford 4514Australia:QLD:Woolooga 4570Australia:SA:Dublin 5501Australia:SA:Millicent 5280Australia:SA:Mount Compass 5210Australia:SA:Mount Gambier 5290Australia:SA:Naracoorte 5271Australia:TAS:Bothwell 7030Australia:TAS:Burnie 7320Australia:TAS:Campania 7026Australia:TAS:Cressy 7302Australia:TAS:Launceston 7250Australia:TAS:Oatlands 7120Australia:TAS:Smithton 7330Australia:TAS:Wynyard 7325Australia:VIC:Bairnsdale 3875Australia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Benalla 3673Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Colac 3250Australia:VIC:Echuca 3564Australia:VIC:Geelong 3220Australia:VIC:Horsham 3400Australia:VIC:Leongatha 3953Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500Australia:VIC:Ouyen 3490Australia:VIC:Pakenham 3810Australia:VIC:Sale 3850Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:Swan Hill 3585Australia:VIC:Wangaratta 3677Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Australia:VIC:Whittlesea 3757Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690Australia:WA:Cue 6640Australia:WA:Denmark 6333Australia:WA:Kununurra 6743Australia:WA:Margaret River 6285student using vrstudent using vrABC Rural: Kallee Buchanan: ABC Rural: Kallee Buchanan-23.3782 150.5106Business reports $100,000 drop in earnings after speed limit on Oxley Highway reducedhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-11/business-reports-drop-in-earnings-speed-limit-reduced/9747462?source=rss
A business on the Oxley Highway in New South Wales blames a significant drop in earnings on a speed limit reduction that has resulted in fewer motorcycle riders using the once-popular route.Fri, 11 May 2018 06:42:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201805\4841935.xmlABC New England North WestmidnorthcoastnewenglandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Small Business:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Port Macquarie 2444Australia:NSW:Walcha 2354Ralph Clissold at the Mount Seaview ResortRalph Clissold at the Mount Seaview ResortABC News: Kerrin Thomas: ABC News: Kerrin Thomas-31.431 152.9088Royal Flying Doctor Service celebrates 90 years with vintage aircraft pilgrimagehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-09/rfds-celebrates-90-years-with-vintage-aircraft-pilgrimage/9742558?source=rss
The Royal Flying Doctor Service celebrates 90 years of helping regional and rural communities, with a re-enactment of its first flight on a journey from Dubbo to Mount Isa.Wed, 09 May 2018 15:15:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201805\4841047.xmlABC New England North WestwesternplainsnewenglandwestqldnorthwestsouthqldCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Charities:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Doctors and Medical Professionals:AllHealth:Healthcare Facilities:AllAustralia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Moree 2400Australia:QLD:Charleville 4470Australia:QLD:Cloncurry 4824Australia:QLD:Julia Creek 4823Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Mount Isa 4825Australia:QLD:Roma 4455Australia:QLD:Winton 4735RFDS celebrating 90th anniversaryRFDS celebrating 90th anniversaryTwitter: @RoyalFlyingDoc: Twitter: @RoyalFlyingDoc-32.2549 148.6017Diabetes program gives hope to resident who was 'waiting to die'http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-30/diabetes-program-gives-hope/9699162?source=rss
A group of diabetes sufferers are embracing a simple program of diet and exercise to turn their lives around.Wed, 02 May 2018 14:19:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201805\4837202.xmlABC New England North WestwesternplainsnewenglandCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):Indigenous CultureGovernment and Politics:All:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Diet and Nutrition:AllHealth:Diseases and Disorders:AllHealth:Diseases and Disorders:DiabetesAustralia:NSW:Bourke 2840Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Margaret Grimes 2Margaret Grimes 2Supplied: Too Deadly for Diabetes: Supplied: Too Deadly for Diabetes-30.0916 145.9442Labor and Greens team up to target seat in National Party heartland, with Murray-Darling water the main issuehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-18/labor-greens-team-up-target-barwon-nsw-election/9668402?source=rss
The Labor Party targets the tightly held NSW National Party state seat of Barwon, saying water policy might help it win the seat at the 2019 NSW election.Wed, 18 Apr 2018 06:25:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201804\4831652.xmlABC New England North WestwesternplainsbrokenhillnewenglandCommunity and Society:Regional:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:AllAustralia:NSW:Bourke 2840Australia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880Australia:NSW:Narrabri 2390View of Broken Hill from Chloride Street - genericView of Broken Hill from Chloride Street - genericABC News: Declan Gooch: ABC News: Declan Gooch-31.958038 141.465138Historical weather records collected by NSW farmer to be used in new climate modellinghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-04-12/rare-weather-records-digitised-fill-gap-weather-knowledge/9591768?source=rss
Meticulous weather records taken by a NSW man between 1877 and 1922 are digitised thanks to the efforts of people around the world, and will be used to help fill a gap in weather knowledge.Thu, 12 Apr 2018 14:41:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201804\4829335.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:History:AllCommunity and Society:Volunteers:AllWeather:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Armidale 2350Photograph of a page from Algernon Belfield's weather record bookPhotograph of a page from Algernon Belfield's weather record bookSupplied: University of Newcastle: Supplied: University of NewcastleFamily and climate scientists pay tribute to Algernon Henry BelfieldMeticulous weather records taken by Algernon Henry Belfield between 1877 and 1922 have been digitised thanks to the efforts of people around the world, and will be used to help fill a gap in weather knowledge.ABC News: Jennifer Ingall-30.5178 151.664Prescription medications for elderly pain relief stolen by family and thieves, research findshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-21/elderly-people-targeted-by-family-for-drugs/9568184?source=rss
Researchers looking into the abuse of prescribed medication in a regional NSW town are told elderly people are being targeted by family members to get access to chronic pain medication.Wed, 21 Mar 2018 06:33:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201803\4819731.xmlABC New England North WestcanberrawesternplainsnewenglandCommunity and Society:Drugs and Substance Abuse:AllHealth:Drug Use:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:Drug OffencesAustralia:ACT:Parkes 2600Australia:NSW:Coonamble 2829Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Concerns OxyContin deaths could riseConcerns OxyContin deaths could riseLateline: Lateline-32.2549 148.6017Ernie the goat brings smiles as therapy pet with soccer-playing, Froot-Loop-eating wayshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-09/ernie-the-froot-loop-eating-goat-wins-hearts/9531054?source=rss
A Froot Loop-eating goat who loves playing soccer wins hearts at a disability service in northern New South Wales.Fri, 09 Mar 2018 14:09:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201803\4814366.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Volunteers:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:Animals:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Ernie eating fruit loopsErnie eating fruit loopsABC News: Caitlin Furlong: ABC News: Caitlin FurlongMeet Ernie. He's bringing joy and laughter to the disabled community around TamworthThis attention seeking four-month-old kid is a trainee therapy pet, bringing joy and laughter to the New England disabled community while helping them to learn new skills.-31.0921 150.9279When is a region 'regional'? Debate over whether Newcastle, Wollongong are in regional NSWhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-08/when-a-region-regional-stoush-erupts-over-newcastle-wollongong/9524774?source=rss
A debate erupts about what is defined as regional after Wollongong and Newcastle are classified "metropolitan" in discussion around which areas will get a cut of the NSW Government's Snowy Hydro windfall.Thu, 08 Mar 2018 12:51:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201803\4813411.xmlABC New England North WestsoutheastnswbrokenhillwesternplainsnewcastlecentralwestmidnorthcoastnewenglandriverinaillawarraBusiness, Economics and Finance:Regional Development:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:NSW:Bega 2550Australia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Newcastle 2300Australia:NSW:Orange 2800Australia:NSW:Port Macquarie 2444Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650Australia:NSW:Wollongong 2500Windang BridgeWindang BridgeContributed: Emily Parisi: Contributed: Emily ParisiAlbion Park near WollongongAlbion Park near WollongongABC Illawarra: Gavin Coote: ABC Illawarra: Gavin Coote-34.4263 150.8927ANZ and NAB to close their doors in eight more NSW towns in a move union says could be 'near death knell'http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-03-06/anz-nab-close-more-regional-bank-branches/9517086?source=rss
Two of Australia's biggest banks are closing eight more branches in western New South Wales in a move the Finance Sector Union says could be the "near death knell of a town".Tue, 06 Mar 2018 16:25:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201803\4812538.xmlABC New England North WestriverinacentralwestnewenglandwesternplainsBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:BankingCommunity and Society:Regional:AllAustralia:NSW:Ardlethan 2665Australia:NSW:Barham 2732Australia:NSW:Culcairn 2660Australia:NSW:Forbes 2871Australia:NSW:Grenfell 2810Australia:NSW:Guyra 2365Australia:NSW:Lockhart 2656Australia:NSW:Moree 2400Australia:NSW:Narromine 2821Australia:NSW:Temora 2666Australia:NSW:Uralla 2358Composite image of NAB and ANZComposite image of NAB and ANZABC News: ABC News-33.3859 148.0064Full transcript: Barnaby Joyce resigns as Nationals leader and Deputy Prime Ministerhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-23/full-transcript-of-barnaby-joyce27s-resignation-statement/9478788?source=rss
Read the full transcript of Barnaby Joyce's resignation as Nationals leader and Deputy Prime Minister.Fri, 23 Feb 2018 16:19:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201802\4808095.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Leadership:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:Federal ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:AllGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:NationalsPerson:Joyce, Barnaby:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Barnaby Joyce resigns in ArmidaleBarnaby Joyce resigns in ArmidaleAAP: Marlon Dalton: AAP: Marlon DaltonBarnaby Joyce resigns as Nationals leaderBarnaby Joyce said at the party room meeting on Monday morning he would resign as Nationals leader and as the Deputy Prime Minister.-26.000 134.500Pubs in the country strive to adapt to our changing drinking culture or they diehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-17/country-pubs-no-longer-just-drinking-holes/9390270?source=rss
Country pubs are becoming more than local drinking holes as they adapt to a changing alcohol culture.Wed, 21 Feb 2018 08:28:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201802\4805151.xmlABC New England North WestcentralwestnewenglandnorthandwestwesternvicBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:HospitalityBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:TourismBusiness, Economics and Finance:Regional Development:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllHealth:Drug Use:AlcoholLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:AllRural:Rural Tourism:AllAustralia:NSW:Forbes 2871Australia:NSW:Willow Tree 2339Australia:SA:Parachilna 5730Australia:VIC:Natimuk 3409Australia:VIC:Warracknabeal 3393Sally Gebert of the Creekside Hotel, WarracknabealSally Gebert of the Creekside Hotel, WarracknabealSupplied: Creekside Hotel: Supplied: Creekside Hotel-36.2547 142.3915Stephen Smith: Police open fresh investigation into Quirindi teen found dead on rail tracks in 1995http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-16/police-appeal-for-information-about-aboriginal-teen-death/9455960?source=rss
Police announce a fresh investigation into the 1995 death of popular 17-year-old Stephen Smith, an Aboriginal teen found dead on train tracks in suspicious circumstances outside a NSW town.Fri, 16 Feb 2018 18:27:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201802\4805044.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Death:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:Murder and ManslaughterLaw, Crime and Justice:Police:AllAustralia:NSW:Quirindi 2343Police investigate Stephen Smith deathPolice investigate Stephen Smith deathSupplied: Supplied-31.5092 150.6779NSW coroner to inquire into 2017 Upper Hunter and Central West bushfirehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-08/dunedoo-coronial-inquiry-to-examine-catastrophic-nsw-fire/9408802?source=rss
A coronial inquiry will examine the circumstances around a fire near Dunedoo in 2017 that burned during the worst fire conditions experienced in New South Wales.Fri, 09 Feb 2018 11:43:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201802\4801054.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandwesternplainscentralwestCommunity and Society:Charities and Community Organisations:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:BushfireRural:Livestock:AllAustralia:NSW:Cassilis 2329Australia:NSW:Coolah 2843Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Dunedoo 2844Australia:NSW:Orange 2800Australia:NSW:Uarbry 2329Australia:NSW:Warrumbungle 2828fire picfire picSam Crothers: NSW RFS: Sam Crothers: NSW RFS-32.0333 149.7667Arson callouts in the hundreds leads to police taskforce, renews call for youth safe househttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-06/arson-callouts-in-hundreds-leads-moree-to-call-for-youth-help/9400626?source=rss
As a community meeting to discuss arson ends, fire crews are called to two grass fires in the space of minutes in Moree, and they're not accidents.Tue, 06 Feb 2018 16:36:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201802\4799914.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Youth:AllDisasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:ArsonLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime Prevention:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Police:AllAustralia:NSW:Moree 2400House fire MoreeHouse fire MoreeABC News: Jennifer Ingall: ABC News: Jennifer IngallSmall fire at showgroundSmall fire at showgroundABC News: Jennifer Ingall: ABC News: Jennifer Ingall-29.465 149.8399Land speed record-breaking motorcycle to return to Australia after setting top auction pricehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-03/vincent-black-lightning-land-speed-record-motorcycle-auction/9390634?source=rss
The most valuable motorcycle ever sold at auction will soon return home to Australia where it set a national land speed record 65 years ago.Sat, 03 Feb 2018 10:20:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201802\4798661.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandsydneyCommunity and Society:History:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:People:AllSport:Motor Sports:AllAustralia:NSW:Gunnedah 2380Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000Vincent Black Lightning motorcycle Jack Ehret poseVincent Black Lightning motorcycle Jack Ehret poseSupplied: John Ehret: Supplied: John Ehret-33.8631 151.2043Driving lessons for kids as young as 12 proposed in bid to help reduce NSW road tollhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-29/driving-lessons-for-younger-school-students-proposed-road-toll/9370530?source=rss
A New South Wales MP is calling for mandatory driving lessons for school students as young as 12 in a bid to reduce the state's road toll.Mon, 29 Jan 2018 17:43:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201801\4795824.xmlABC New England North WestsoutheastnswbrokenhillcoffscoastwesternplainsnorthcoastnewcastlecentralwestmidnorthcoastsydneynewenglandriverinaillawarraCommunity and Society:Youth:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:RoadEducation:Driver Education:AllHuman Interest:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Bega 2550Australia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880Australia:NSW:Coffs Harbour 2450Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480Australia:NSW:Newcastle 2300Australia:NSW:Orange 2800Australia:NSW:Port Macquarie 2444Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650Australia:NSW:Wollongong 2500A learner driverA learner driverABC TV: ABC TV-33.8631 151.2043Tamworth's Dallas family celebrates three golden generationshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-29/ashleigh-dallas-and-family-golden-guitars-generations/9370342?source=rss
Golden Guitar win acknowledges three generations of music magic for Tamworth's Dallas family.Mon, 29 Jan 2018 15:12:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201801\4795750.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandArts and Entertainment:All:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:CountryBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:MusicCommunity and Society:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Ashleigh Dallas with her second Golden GuitarAshleigh Dallas with her second Golden GuitarTamworth Country Music Festival: Tamworth Country Music FestivalDallas golden guitarsDallas golden guitarsAshleigh Dallas: Ashleigh Dallas-31.0921 150.9279Golden Guitars: The McClymonts, Travis Collins and Amber Lawrence win top country music awardshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-28/golden-guitars-dominated-by-the-mcclymonts/9367350?source=rss
Country music trio The McClymonts take out three gongs, including best group or duo of the year, as Kasey Chambers becomes the newest inductee into the Roll of Renown at the 2018 Golden Guitar Awards in Tamworth.Sun, 28 Jan 2018 01:41:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201801\4795194.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandArts and Entertainment:All:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:CountryCommunity and Society:All:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340The McClymonts on the red carpet at Golden Guitar AwardsThe McClymonts on the red carpet at Golden Guitar AwardsAAP: Brendan Esposito: AAP: Brendan Esposito-31.0921 150.9279Music and magical moments at Tamworth Country Music Festival 2018http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-25/music-and-magical-moments-at-tamworth-country-music-festival/9357438?source=rss
Tamworth's population doubles as country music lovers move in at festival time.Thu, 25 Jan 2018 07:45:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201801\4794081.xmlABC New England North WestsoutheastnswcentralcoastnewenglandsouthwestwaperthArts and Entertainment:All:AllArts and Entertainment:Events:Carnivals and FestivalsArts and Entertainment:Music:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:AwardsArts and Entertainment:Music:CountryCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllAustralia:ACT:AllAustralia:NSW:Jindabyne 2627Australia:NSW:Kangy Angy 2258Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:TAS:AllAustralia:WA:Bridgetown 6255Australia:WA:Padbury 6025United States:All:AllTia Hannah BuskingTia Hannah BuskingABC News: Matt Bedford: ABC News: Matt BedfordTCMF young buskersTCMF young buskers: -31.0921 150.9279Moving to the country the answer to housing affordability for some, but prices are risinghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-24/is-moving-to-the-country-the-answer-to-housing-affordability/9319694?source=rss
Real estate agents report strong price growth in regional towns as home buyers seek a cheaper alternative to Sydney and Melbourne property. So is moving to the country a way to get into the market?Wed, 24 Jan 2018 17:47:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201801\4793561.xmlABC New England North WestgoulburnmurraywesternplainsillawarramidnorthcoastnewenglandsunshineballaratmelbournecentralvicBusiness, Economics and Finance:Regional Development:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Lifestyle:House and HomeAustralia:NSW:Albury 2640Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Goulburn 2580Australia:NSW:Port Macquarie 2444Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:QLD:Maroochydore 4558Australia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Barwon Heads 3227Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Geelong 3220Australia:VIC:Torquay 3228Rebecca Noonan's Goulburn homeRebecca Noonan's Goulburn homeSupplied: Rebecca Noonan: Supplied: Rebecca Noonan-34.7531 149.7197Felicity Urquhart remembers her roots in Tamworth back where her career startedhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-22/felicity-urquhart-remembers-her-roots-in-tamworth-road-back-home/9336138?source=rss
When Felicity Urquhart goes back home to country NSW, she knows it's always a family affair.Mon, 22 Jan 2018 08:00:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201801\4792705.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandArts and Entertainment:All:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:CountryCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllEducation:Schools:Primary SchoolsEducation:Subjects:MusicAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Felicity Urquhart holds a chickenFelicity Urquhart holds a chickenABC New England: Jennifer Ingall: ABC New England: Jennifer IngallFelicity Urquhart with daughters and nieceFelicity Urquhart with daughters and nieceABC New England: Jennifer Ingall: ABC New England: Jennifer IngallSaturday Night Country presenter Felicity Urquhart loves going back home to TamworthSaturday Night Country presenter Felicity Urquhart sings carols with her daughters, niece and presents an award in her name.ABC: Jennifer Ingall-31.0921 150.9279Star Maker winner pays tribute to 'Dolly' Everetthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-22/tamworth-country-music-festival-starmaker-winner-2018/9343620?source=rss
Star Maker winner Brad Cox from Jindabyne pays tribute to 'Dolly' Everett in Tamworth.Mon, 22 Jan 2018 07:58:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201801\4792704.xmlABC New England North WestsoutheastnswnewenglandArts and Entertainment:All:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:CountryBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:MusicCommunity and Society:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Jindabyne 2627Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Star Maker Brad CoxStar Maker Brad CoxABC News: Jennifer Ingall: ABC News: Jennifer Ingall-31.0921 150.9279Mark Haines: Police announce $500,000 reward over 1988 death of Aboriginal teenagerhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-16/mark-haines:-police-announce-$500,000-reward-over-1988-death/9332386?source=rss
In 1988, an Aboriginal teen was found dead on the train tracks outside a NSW town. His family have always disputed the police explanation for his death they say he was murdered.Tue, 16 Jan 2018 13:41:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201801\4790609.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Death:AllCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AboriginalLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Mark HainesMark HainesABC News: Gregory Nelson: ABC News: Gregory NelsonPolice announce $500,000 reward for information about Mark Haines' deathNew South Wales police have announced a $500,000 reward for members of the public with information that could help solve the case of Aboriginal teenager Mark Haines who was found dead on train tracks outside of the north-west NSW city of Tamworth in the early hours of January 16, 1988.-26.000 134.500Brown snake bite kills man trying to protect pet doghttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-01-12/brown-snake-bites-man-who-dies-within-hour-in-tamworth/9322912?source=rss
Despite receiving anti-venom, a 24-year-old dies in a Tamworth hospital shortly after being bitten on the finger by a small snake his dog picked up in its mouth.Fri, 12 Jan 2018 18:30:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201801\4789237.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Death:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:Animal Attacks:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340A Eastern Brown SnakeA Eastern Brown SnakePeter Woodard, file photo: Wikimedia Commons: Peter Woodard, file photo: Wikimedia Commons-31.0921 150.9279Parkes has Elvis, Trundle has ABBA, and Tenterfield will have Peter Allen in 2018http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-12-14/peter-allen-tenterfield-festival/9259450?source=rss
Well-known Australian entertainer Peter Allen to be focus of a new festival in northern New South Wales next year.Thu, 14 Dec 2017 17:45:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201712\4780684.xmlABC New England North WestnorthcoastnewenglandArts and Entertainment:All:AllArts and Entertainment:Art History:AllArts and Entertainment:Events:AllArts and Entertainment:Events:Carnivals and FestivalsArts and Entertainment:Music:DanceCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Community and Multicultural Festivals:AllAustralia:NSW:Lismore 2480Australia:NSW:North Lismore 2480Australia:NSW:Tenterfield 2372Peter Allen festival launchedPeter Allen festival launchedSupplied : Vince Sherry: Supplied : Vince Sherry-29.051 152.0183Inland rail: Aboriginal groups want job targets for track constructionhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-12-12/aboriginal-groups-seek-job-target-guarantees-inland-rail-project/9227794?source=rss
Aboriginal groups are demanding concrete quotas for Indigenous employment on the Federal Government's inland rail project, saying it's "not good enough" that no targets have been set.Tue, 12 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201712\4779034.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Rail TransportCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllCommunity and Society:Work:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Moree 2400Jason SaundersJason SaundersABC News: Alexandra Blucher: ABC News: Alexandra BlucherCathy Duncan from Moree AESCathy Duncan from Moree AESABC News: Alexandra Blucher: ABC News: Alexandra Blucher-29.465 149.8399How a well-paid principal helped a struggling school lift academic performancehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-12-05/aboriginal-school-lifts-academic-performance/9224238?source=rss
The principal was given new powers to employ staff, change school operating hours and parts of the curriculum. With a salary of $200,000, he is more like a CEO than a traditional primary school leader.Tue, 05 Dec 2017 20:11:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201712\4776148.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AboriginalCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):Aboriginal LanguageCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllCommunity and Society:Youth:AllEducation:All:AllEducation:Schools:Primary SchoolsEducation:Schools:Public SchoolsAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Primary school studentPrimary school studentABC News: ABC News-31.0921 150.9279Battle for recognition of Teddy Sheean continues 75 years after HMAS Armidale went downhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-12-01/hmas-armidale-memorials-renew-calls-for-teddy-sheean-vc/9218688?source=rss
It has been 75 years since HMAS Armidale was lost to Japanese aircraft in WWII, but the battle for recognition goes on for Teddy Sheean, who strapped himself to his gun and fired at the enemy as the ship went down.Sat, 02 Dec 2017 13:05:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201712\4774609.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandnorthtasCommunity and Society:History:World War 2Australia:NSW:Armidale 2350Australia:TAS:Latrobe 7307Dale Marsh's painting of Ordinary Seaman Teddy Sheean depicting him strapped to a gun on HMAS ArmidaDale Marsh's painting of Ordinary Seaman Teddy Sheean depicting him strapped to a gun on HMAS Armidale.Australian War Memorial: Australian War MemorialNavy representatives at the memorial in Armidale NSWNavy representatives at the memorial in Armidale NSWSupplied: Supplied-41.2371 146.412Qantas passengers vent their frustration amid a spike in flight cancellationshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-24/qantaslink-cuts-flight-numbers-to-fix-reliability/9185290?source=rss
QantasLink cuts flight numbers to combat cancellations in a bid to quell customer frustration over cancelled flights.Fri, 24 Nov 2017 13:45:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201711\4770916.xmlABC New England North WestcanberranewenglandwidebaycapricornianorthqldhobartBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Air TransportCommunity and Society:Regional:AllAustralia:ACT:Canberra 2600Australia:ACT:Parliament House 2600Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:QLD:Rockhampton 4700Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Australia:TAS:Hobart 7000Sydney AirportSydney AirportABC News: Giulio Saggin: ABC News: Giulio Saggin-31.0921 150.9279What's with reverse angle parking in so many country towns?http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-23/curious-central-west-why-nsw-towns-have-reverse-angle-parking/9168590?source=rss
The modern motoring experience is one of self-parking vehicles, multi-storey car parking complexes and stacking systems, but in many Australian country towns, reverse angle parking remains.Thu, 23 Nov 2017 14:48:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201711\4770350.xmlABC New England North WestcentralwestwesternplainsnorthcoastupperhunternewcastlemidnorthcoastnewenglandriverinaillawarraBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportBusiness, Economics and Finance:Regional Development:AllCommunity and Society:History:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Traffic Offences:AllAustralia:NSW:Bathurst 2795Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480Australia:NSW:Muswellbrook 2333Australia:NSW:Newcastle 2300Australia:NSW:Port Macquarie 2444Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650Australia:NSW:Wollongong 2500Reverse angled parked carReverse angled parked carABC Central West: Melanie Pearce: ABC Central West: Melanie PearceCan you reverse angle park?Can you reverse angle park?ABC Central West: Melanie Pearce: ABC Central West: Melanie PearceReverse angle parking: why?Why do country towns have reverse angle parking?Melanie Pearce-33.4146 149.5808Army's training program in troubled Toomelah community sees success in building liveshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-20/army-program-put-a-trainee-back-on-track-to-aged-care/9154570?source=rss
Jacinta Dennison had almost given up on her aged care career until she was recruited and set back on its path via an Australian Army program.Mon, 20 Nov 2017 15:32:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201711\4768101.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandsouthqldCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AboriginalCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllDefence and National Security:All:AllDefence and National Security:Defence Forces:AllDefence and National Security:Defence Forces:ArmyEducation:All:AllEducation:Community Education:AllAustralia:NSW:Boggabilla 2409Australia:QLD:Goondiwindi 4390Jacinta DennisonJacinta DennisonCourtesy: AACAP: Courtesy: AACAPChild abuse, violence plague Toomelah despite fundingDespite tens of millions of dollars of government funding over two decades, issues around living conditions and housing problems still plague the town of Toomelah, on the border of New South Wales and Queensland.Caro Meldrum-Hanna-28.6064 150.3582Retracing Chinese Australian family history and colonial settlement of regional New South Waleshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-20/retracing-chinese-australian-family-history-and-settlement/9158720?source=rss
'You don't look very Chinese': Retracing a Chinese Australian family's role in the colonial settlement of regional New South Wales.Mon, 20 Nov 2017 13:57:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201711\4767274.xmlABC New England North WestwesternplainsnewenglandcentralwestCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Emigration:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:AllCommunity and Society:History:AllCommunity and Society:Immigration:AllGovernment and Politics:Forms of Government:ColonialismAustralia:NSW:Coonabarabran 2357Australia:NSW:Inverell 2360Australia:NSW:Orange 2800Australia:NSW:Tingha 2369China:All:AllWedding of Fong Mon How and Ellen Tootong, TinghaWedding of Fong Mon How and Ellen Tootong, TinghaSupplied: Kira Brown: Supplied: Kira BrownChinese-Australian Kira Brown of Orange, NSWChinese-Australian Kira Brown of Orange, NSWABC Central West: Luke Wong: ABC Central West: Luke Wong-31.2784 149.2771Pre-schooler laughinghttp://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/breakfast/boggabilla-pre-schooler/9144346?source=rss
Mon, 13 Nov 2017 11:55:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201711\4763942.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandArts and Entertainment:Music:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:IndigenousCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):Indigenous CultureEducation:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Boggabilla 2409Pre-schooler laughingPre-schooler laughingABC Licensed: Jennifer IngallABC: ABC Licensed: Jennifer Ingall-28.6064 150.3582Indigenous language Gamilaraay saved by NSW artists through dance and songhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-11-10/artists-work-to-save-indigenous-language-through-music/9133118?source=rss
Qualified teachers of Indigenous languages are hard to find, but artists believe they can be kept alive through the use of songs, dances and children's games.Fri, 10 Nov 2017 06:26:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201711\4762765.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandArts and Entertainment:Music:IndigenousCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):Aboriginal LanguageCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):Indigenous CultureEducation:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Armidale 2350Australia:NSW:Boggabilla 2409Australia:NSW:Moree 2400Pre-schooler laughingPre-schooler laughingABC News: Jennifer Ingall: ABC News: Jennifer IngallLearning language through musicArtist Simon Mellor is helping preserve indigenous language through song.ABC News: Jennifer Ingall-28.6064 150.3582Exploitation still a reality for backpackers in Australia but progress is being madehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-26/backpacker-exploitation/9087854?source=rss
Backpackers are still being exploited on farms and in warehouses across the country, but progress is being made as farmers become more vigilant regarding labour practices.Fri, 27 Oct 2017 15:31:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201710\4755900.xmlABC New England North WestriverinacentralwestnewenglanddarwinwidebayriverlandmilduraswanhillCommunity and Society:Work:AllRural:Farm Labour:AllAustralia:NSW:Griffith 2680Australia:NSW:Hillston 2675Australia:NSW:Orange 2800Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:NT:Darwin 0800Australia:QLD:Bundaberg 4670Australia:SA:Renmark 5341Australia:VIC:Mildura 3500A woman picking citrus fruit.A woman picking citrus fruit.Landline: Landline-33.4825 145.5331Royal Hotel: Why is it Australia's most common pub name?http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-26/royal-hotels-why-are-so-many-pubs-named-curious-central-west/9068572?source=rss
The Royal is the most commonly used name for hotels in Australia, but the story behind the popularity of this pub name is a curious mix of colonial communications and aspirational marketing.Fri, 27 Oct 2017 09:39:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201710\4755800.xmlABC New England North WestsoutheastnswbrokenhillcentralwestriverinanorthcoastnewcastlemidnorthcoastcanberrasydneynewenglandillawarrabrisbanecentralvicBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Food and BeverageBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:HospitalityCommunity and Society:History:19th CenturyCommunity and Society:History:20th CenturyCommunity and Society:History:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllAustralia:NSW:Bega 2550Australia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880Australia:NSW:Canowindra 2804Australia:NSW:Grong Grong 2652Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480Australia:NSW:Newcastle 2300Australia:NSW:Orange 2800Australia:NSW:Port Macquarie 2444Australia:NSW:Queanbeyan 2620Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650Australia:NSW:Wollongong 2500Australia:QLD:Rosewood 4340Australia:QLD:Yarraman 4614Australia:VIC:Myers Flat 3556The Royal Hotel, QueanbeyanThe Royal Hotel, QueanbeyanABC News: Sonya Gee: ABC News: Sonya GeeWhen it comes to Australian pub names, one reigns supremeAustralia has some great pub names, but which one is the most common?Melanie Pearce-33.564 148.6631Gabrielle Maina: Australian teacher died in Kenya from single gunshot to the neck, autopsy findshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-24/gabrielle-maina-australian-teacher-died-kenya-gunshot-neck/9079182?source=rss
A post-mortem finds that Australian teacher Gabrielle Maina, who was shot in Kenya, died from a single bullet wound to the neck.Tue, 24 Oct 2017 18:07:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201710\4754447.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Death:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:Murder and ManslaughterLaw, Crime and Justice:Police:AllAustralia:NSW:Armidale 2350Kenya:All:AllGabrielle MainaGabrielle MainaFacebook: Gabrielle Maina: Facebook: Gabrielle MainaAustralian teacher killed in Nairobi had been there since September 2015Witnesses said Gabrielle Maina was walking down a street when she was attacked by armed men on a motorbike in the affluent suburb of Karen.1 38How Tamworth became the first Australian city with electric street lightshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-21/how-tamworth-became-our-first-town-with-electric-street-lights/9054192?source=rss
The first city in Australia to use electric street lights wasn't Sydney or Melbourne it was Tamworth. And it all unfolded in a very Aussie kind of way.Tue, 24 Oct 2017 16:00:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201710\4753207.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:History:AllScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Energy:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Townspeople look up in wonderTownspeople look up in wonderABC RN: Eleri Mai Harris: ABC RN: Eleri Mai HarrisGenevieve with a lightbulbGenevieve with a lightbulbABC RN: Eleri Mai Harris: ABC RN: Eleri Mai HarrisKey in handKey in handABC RN: Eleri Mai Harris: ABC RN: Eleri Mai HarrisPeople stand under a lamp postPeople stand under a lamp postABC RN: Eleri Mai Harris: ABC RN: Eleri Mai HarrisKeyKeyABC RN: Eleri Mai Harris: ABC RN: Eleri Mai Harris-26.000 134.500Prisoners in pictures: A history of incarceration in NSW told with newly digitised archivehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-23/captured-portraits-of-crime-nsw-prisoner-photographs-history/9072216?source=rss
The stories and portraits of the nearly 50,000 prisoners incarcerated in NSW between 1870 and 1930 has opened up a new resource for genealogy and family history buffs.Mon, 23 Oct 2017 15:51:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201710\4754041.xmlABC New England North WestsoutheastnswbrokenhillwesternplainsnorthcoastnewcastlecentralwestmidnorthcoastsydneynewenglandriverinaillawarraArts and Entertainment:Photography:AllCommunity and Society:History:AllHuman Interest:People:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Prisons and Punishment:AllAustralia:NSW:Bega 2550Australia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480Australia:NSW:Newcastle 2300Australia:NSW:Orange 2800Australia:NSW:Port Macquarie 2444Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650Australia:NSW:Wollongong 2500Prisoner Sarah CliffordPrisoner Sarah CliffordSupplied: State Archives and Records NSW: Supplied: State Archives and Records NSW-33.2846 149.0988Gabrielle Maina: Australian teacher who died in Kenya may have been targeted, says lawyerhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-22/gabrielle-maina-shooting-could-have-been-targeted-lawyer-says/9074136?source=rss
The lawyer of Australian teacher Gabrielle Maina, who was shot dead in Kenya last week, claims the angle of the bullet wound and marks on her skin suggest it may have been a targeted killing.Sun, 22 Oct 2017 12:25:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201710\4753494.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Death:AllEducation:All:AllEducation:Teachers:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Police:AllAustralia:NSW:Armidale 2350Kenya:All:AllGabrielle MainaGabrielle MainaTwitter: Hillcrest Schools: Twitter: Hillcrest SchoolsGabrielle MainaGabrielle MainaFacebook: Gabrielle Maina: Facebook: Gabrielle MainaAustralian teacher killed in Nairobi had been there since September 2015Witnesses said Gabrielle Maina was walking down a street when she was attacked by armed men on a motorbike in the affluent suburb of Karen.1 38Big problem with mental illness and suicide in rural and remote areashttp://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2017-10-12/suicide-still-a-bigger-problem-in-the-bush/8996568?source=rss
Suicide rates in rural areas still a major concern, despite an overall drop.Thu, 12 Oct 2017 12:03:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201710\4748565.xmlABC New England North WestwesternplainsnorthcoastcentralwestmidnorthcoastnewenglandriverinaCommunity and Society:Suicide:AllHealth:Mental Health:AllRural:Agricultural Policy:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480Australia:NSW:Orange 2800Australia:NSW:Port Macquarie 2444Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650Farmer suicide figuresFarmer suicide figuresSupplied: SANE Australia: Supplied: SANE Australia-32.2549 148.6017Bull bar ban: MP calls for permanent exemption for country drivershttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-10/adam-marshall-call-for-country-bull-bar-exemption/9035138?source=rss
A regional MP calls for drivers in the bush to be eligible for a permanent exemption on soon-to-be-banned five-post bull bars.Thu, 12 Oct 2017 09:54:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201710\4747567.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Road TransportCommunity and Society:Regional:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:RoadLifestyle and Leisure:All:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:Travel Health and SafetyAustralia:NSW:Armidale 2350Bull bar on hot carBull bar on hot carSupplied: SW Platt Bull Bars: Supplied: SW Platt Bull Bars-30.5178 151.664NSW energy complaints rise as price hike pinch felt by consumershttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-11/nsw-energy-complaints-trending-upwards-report-shows/9036484?source=rss
Consumer complaints to the NSW energy watchdog have been trending upwards despite data showing an overall decrease in recent years, a report finds, with billing, customer service and credit issues among customers' top gripes.Wed, 11 Oct 2017 01:02:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201710\4747636.xmlABC New England North WestsoutheastnswbrokenhillwesternplainscentralwestsydneynewenglandriverinaBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Electricity Energy and UtilitiesCommunity and Society:All:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Bega 2550Australia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Orange 2800Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650A hand turns on a light switch.A hand turns on a light switch.ABC: ABC-32.2549 148.6017Outback toilets inspire Daily Bog Blog on boys' trip around Australiahttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-04/outback-toilets-inspire-young-boys-daily-bog-blog/8963866?source=rss
Parents know only too well how young children react to toilet talk, so it's no wonder these brothers found the loos fascinating on a family trip.Wed, 04 Oct 2017 16:11:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201710\4744274.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandmidnorthcoastkatherineeyregreatsouthernkimberleyCommunity and Society:Family and Children:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:Offbeat:AllLifestyle and Leisure:All:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Travel and Tourism:AllAustralia:NSW:Pilliga 2388Australia:NSW:Taree 2430Australia:NSW:Upper Lansdowne 2430Australia:NT:Katherine 0850Australia:SA:AllAustralia:SA:Minnipa 5654Australia:SA:Streaky Bay 5680Australia:WA:Albany 6330Australia:WA:Halls Creek 6770Concrete CrappaConcrete CrappaSupplied: Meg Norling: Supplied: Meg Norling-31.6833 152.4667Death in custody: Tane Chatfield's family want to know how he diedhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-10-03/death-in-custody-how-did-tane-chatfield-die/9011948?source=rss
By all accounts Tane Chatfield had a lot to live for a young son, a loving family and hope that he would soon be released from jail. But his sudden death in prison has left his family angry and searching for answers.Tue, 03 Oct 2017 20:27:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201710\4744077.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):Black Deaths In CustodyLaw, Crime and Justice:Prisons and Punishment:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Nikoa Chatfield holding a sign demanding justice for TaneNikoa Chatfield holding a sign demanding justice for TaneABC News: Isabella Higgins: ABC News: Isabella Higgins-31.0921 150.9279SSM: Differences of opinion play out on Tamworth cafe strip in ugly sceneshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-29/tamworth-cafe-staff-clash-with-anti-ssm-campaigners/9000012?source=rss
Tamworth cafe staff who fly the flag claim there have been instances of harassment by people against same-sex marriage.Fri, 29 Sep 2017 19:34:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201709\4742224.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:MarriageCommunity and Society:Gays and Lesbians:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Cafe staff have no time for intolerant peopleCafe staff have no time for intolerant peopleABC News: Jennifer Ingall: ABC News: Jennifer Ingall-31.0921 150.9279Tane Chatfield's family demands answers from Corrective Services NSW over death in custodyhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-25/tane-chatfields-family-demands-answers-over-death-in-custody/8986246?source=rss
The family of a 22-year-old Aboriginal man who died in custody on the day he was due to appear in court are calling for answers, saying the circumstances leading to his death are unclear.Mon, 25 Sep 2017 18:12:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201709\4740109.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Death:AllCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):Black Deaths In CustodyLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Prisons and Punishment:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Tane ChatfieldTane ChatfieldSupplied: Gofundme: Supplied: Gofundme-31.0921 150.9279Blazeaid charity wraps up last camp being praised for helping farmers rebuildhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-22/blazeaid-wraps-last-camp-under-praise/8976336?source=rss
Volunteers wrap up the last camp at Dunedoo after almost eight months of recovery work for those affected by the Sir Ivan fire.Sat, 23 Sep 2017 09:41:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201709\4739067.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandwesternplainsCommunity and Society:Charities and Community Organisations:AllCommunity and Society:Volunteers:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:BushfireRural:Farm Labour:AllAustralia:NSW:Cassilis 2329Australia:NSW:Dunedoo 2844NSW fires: Charity packs up after helping farmers start rebuildingNSW fires: Charity packs up after helping farmers start rebuildingABC News: Kathleen Ferguson: ABC News: Kathleen Ferguson-32.0175 149.393RSL corruption scandal involving ex-state president Don Rowe 'sickening', says vice-presidenthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-20/rsl-will-survive-corruption-tag/8960432?source=rss
The RSL in New South Wales has been shocked by the financial corruption scandal involving former state president Don Rowe, said vice-president Mick Bainbridge.Wed, 20 Sep 2017 15:30:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201709\4737759.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Volunteers:AllDefence and National Security:Defence Forces:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Mick BainbridgeMick BainbridgeSupplied: Mick Bainbridge: Supplied: Mick Bainbridge-31.0921 150.9279Higher education reforms: Fears for future of regional universities and student opportunitieshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-18/regional-universities-oppose-higher-education-changes/8949416?source=rss
Regional universities say country campuses and students will suffer if higher education reforms pass the Senate, and students may be discouraged from pursing tertiary education.Wed, 20 Sep 2017 14:32:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201709\4736226.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandcoffscoastnewcastleillawarracapricornianorthqldballaratcentralvicgippslandmelbournesheppartonsouthwestvicgoulburnmurrayCommunity and Society:Regional:AllEducation:Access To Education:AllEducation:Adult Education:AllEducation:University and Further Education:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllAustralia:NSW:Armidale 2350Australia:NSW:Coffs Harbour 2450Australia:NSW:Newcastle 2300Australia:NSW:Southern Cross University, Coffs Harbour 2450Australia:NSW:University of New England 2351Australia:NSW:University of Newcastle 2308Australia:NSW:University of Wollongong 2522Australia:NSW:Wollongong 2500Australia:QLD:Central Queensland University 4701Australia:QLD:James Cook University, Townsville 4811Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Australia:QLD:University of Southern Queensland 4350Australia:VIC:Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Bendigo 3550Australia:VIC:Churchill 3842Australia:VIC:Deakin University 3217Australia:VIC:La Trobe University 3086Australia:VIC:Shepparton 3630Australia:VIC:University of Ballarat 3350Australia:VIC:Warrnambool 3280Australia:VIC:Wodonga 3690students walk through ANU campusstudents walk through ANU campusABC News: ABC News-30.294665 153.11476Nationals push for cashless welfare card expansion causes divisionshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-14/mixed-opinion-about-mps-push-for-cashless-welfare-card-expansion/8946636?source=rss
Residents in Nationals MP Mark Coulton's vast NSW electorate are divided over his push to expand the cashless debit card scheme.Thu, 14 Sep 2017 18:11:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201709\4734607.xmlABC New England North WestbrokenhillwesternplainsnewenglandcentralwestCommunity and Society:Welfare:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:Federal ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:NationalsAustralia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Moree 2400Australia:NSW:Orange 2800Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Main centre of BourkeMain centre of BourkeABC Western Plains: Kathleen Ferguson: ABC Western Plains: Kathleen Ferguson-32.2549 148.6017SSM: Electorates with lowest support for same-sex marriage may be ignored by MPs despite postal surveyhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-13/same-sex-marriage-traditional-electorates-may-be-ignored-by-mps/8941410?source=rss
The wishes of voters in as many as four of Australia's most traditionally minded electorates may be ignored by their MPs in a same-sex marriage vote in Parliament.Thu, 14 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201709\4733949.xmlABC New England North WestbrokenhillwesternplainsnewenglandCommunity and Society:Family and Children:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:MarriageCommunity and Society:Gays and Lesbians:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880Australia:NSW:Coonabarabran 2357Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Moree 2400Same-sex marriage advocates outside Parliament HouseSame-sex marriage advocates outside Parliament HouseAAP: Lukas Coch: AAP: Lukas Coch-26.000 134.500Students claim Armidale's University of New England Indigenous centre is toxic, culturally unsafehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-09-12/une-indigenous-students-claim-racism-rife-armidale-campus/8895386?source=rss
Indigenous students accuse the University of New England of failing to stop bullying, racism and intimidation.Tue, 12 Sep 2017 16:54:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201709\4733194.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllEducation:All:AllEducation:University and Further Education:AllAustralia:NSW:Armidale 2350Students marching at University of New EnglandStudents marching at University of New EnglandABC News: Gary-Jon Lysaght: ABC News: Gary-Jon Lysaght-30.5178 151.664NSW Police launch investigation after fatal pursuit near Tamworthhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-31/nsw-police-pursuit-ends-in-fiery-fatal-crash/8859148?source=rss
New South Wales Police begin a critical incident investigation after a man was killed in a head-on crash between a car and truck north of Tamworth.Thu, 31 Aug 2017 11:45:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201708\4726996.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Death:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Police:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Tamworth fatal crashTamworth fatal crashTwitter: @millbernasconi: Twitter: @millbernasconi-31.0921 150.9279Run against domestic violence as Kirrily Dear sets off on run from Broken Hill to Sydneyhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-30/run-against-violence-woman-runs-from-broken-hill-to-sydney/8855784?source=rss
A woman is running from Broken Hill to Sydney to raise awareness about the effect domestic and family violence has on children.Wed, 30 Aug 2017 14:55:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201708\4726490.xmlABC New England North WestsydneybrokenhillcentralwestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Charities:AllCommunity and Society:Domestic Violence:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:AllCommunity and Society:Women:AllHealth:Exercise and Fitness:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Blacktown 2148Australia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880Australia:NSW:Forbes 2871Australia:NSW:Orange 2800Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Kirrily DearKirrily DearABC News: Sofie Wainwright: ABC News: Sofie WainwrightKirrily DearKirrily DearABC News: Sofie Wainwright: ABC News: Sofie Wainwright-31.958038 141.465138ABC Open: Stoning at the creekhttp://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/lifematters/abc-openstoning-creek/8693514?source=rss
Janie grew up in rural New South Wales, where it was ok for kids to have brown hair, blonde hair and black hair - but not red hair.
And Janie had fiery, bright, red hair.
A true story written and read by Janie Jordan and produced by Anthony Scully and John Jacobs.Fri, 25 Aug 2017 08:52:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201708\4723961.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ChildrenEducation:Bullying:AllHealth:Hair:AllHuman Interest:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Rowena 2387-29.8500 152.6333From ABBA to Elvis, is the regional events calendar getting too congested?http://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-24/are-there-too-many-regional-festivals/8834922?source=rss
Almost every town in regional Australia has a festival, celebrating everything from potatoes to poets and balloons to beer, but are there too many?Thu, 24 Aug 2017 13:43:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201708\4723593.xmlABC New England North WestsoutheastnswbrokenhillcoffscoastwesternplainsnorthcoastnewcastlecentralwestnewenglandriverinaillawarraArts and Entertainment:Events:Carnivals and FestivalsBusiness, Economics and Finance:Regional Development:AllCommunity and Society:Community and Multicultural Festivals:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllAustralia:NSW:Bega 2550Australia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880Australia:NSW:Coffs Harbour 2450Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480Australia:NSW:Newcastle 2300Australia:NSW:Orange 2800Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650Australia:NSW:Wollongong 2500Trundle ABBA festival 2016Trundle ABBA festival 2016ABC Local: Kia Handley: ABC Local: Kia Handley-33.2846 149.0988Some regional NSW councils ready to consider Australia Day date change, while others are nothttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-23/australia-day-citizenship-reax-nsw-councils/8833574?source=rss
Local councils across New South Wales have mixed feelings as to whether the date Australia Day is celebrated should be changed.Wed, 23 Aug 2017 16:10:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201708\4723042.xmlABC New England North WestcentralwestcoffscoastnorthcoastillawarranewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:National Days:AllEvent:Australia Day:AllAustralia:NSW:Bathurst 2795Australia:NSW:Bellingen 2454Australia:NSW:Byron Bay 2481Australia:NSW:Goulburn 2580Australia:NSW:Moree 2400Australia:NSW:Shellharbour 2529Australia:NSW:Shoalhaven Heads 2535Change the Date flagChange the Date flagSupplied: Hego @_hego: Supplied: Hego @_hego-29.465 149.8399Farmers vote "no" to rail trailhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-08-17/rail-trail-divides-communities-in-nsw-new-england/8810016?source=rss
Farmers fear biosecurity and privacy breaches from rail trails, but some residents love them.Fri, 18 Aug 2017 10:07:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201708\4719991.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Rail TransportCommunity and Society:History:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllAustralia:NSW:Glen Innes 2370Australia:NSW:Guyra 2365Australia:NSW:Manilla 2346Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Manilla viaductManilla viaductABC News: Jennifer Ingall: ABC News: Jennifer Ingall-29.7364 151.7374'This is not a beat up': Ice-related deaths doubled over seven years, study findshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-31/this-is-not-a-beat-up-study-finds-ice-related-deaths-double/8755172?source=rss
The death toll linked to use of the drug ice in Australia has doubled in seven years, with nearly half of those in regional Australia, a national study finds.Mon, 31 Jul 2017 16:03:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201707\4710279.xmlABC New England North WestbrokenhillwesternplainscentralwestnewenglandriverinaCommunity and Society:Drugs and Substance Abuse:AllHealth:Drug Use:AllAustralia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Orange 2800Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650IceIceWikimedia Commons: Radspunk (CC-BY-SA-4.0): Wikimedia Commons: Radspunk (CC-BY-SA-4.0)-33.2846 149.0988New district court judges to tackle serious court backlogs in country NSWhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-24/district-court-judges-tackle-case-backlog-regional-nsw/8738006?source=rss
It is hoped new district court judges appointed to country New South Wales will reduce the amount of time accused people spend in jail before their court appearances.Mon, 24 Jul 2017 13:43:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201707\4706874.xmlABC New England North WestwesternplainsnewenglandriverinaCommunity and Society:Regional:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Courts and Trials:AllAustralia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650Judge Gordon Lerve in Wagga District CourtJudge Gordon Lerve in Wagga District CourtABC News: Benjamin Shuhyta: ABC News: Benjamin Shuhyta-31.0921 150.9279The story of Moree's disappearing suburbhttp://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2016/s4704004.htm?source=rss
The waitlist for public housing in New South Wales is prodigious - upwards of 10 years in some areas. But at Moree, in the state's far west, locals say a long-standing public housing neighbourhood, known as Birawee, is disappearing before their eyes, as vandals destroy properties. They say community morale is extremely low, and that public housing policy is to blame. The Department of Family and Community Services rejects that, and says life in the town will be improved by the privatisation of social housing.
Tue, 18 Jul 2017 18:40:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201707\4704004.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Welfare:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Moree 2400The story of Moree's disappearing suburbThe waitlist for public housing in New South Wales is prodigious - upwards of 10 years in some areas. But at Moree, in the state's far west, locals say a long-standing public housing neighbourhood, known as Birawee, is disappearing before their eyes, as vandals destroy properties. They say community morale is extremely low, and that public housing policy is to blame. The Department of Family and Community Services rejects that, and says life in the town will be improved by the privatisation of social housing.
Angela Lavoipierre-29.465 149.8399'Show us the science': Wee Waa demands to see MDBA's evidence behind request for more waterhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-15/wee-waa-wants-to-see-the-science-behind-mdbas-demand-for-water/8693290?source=rss
The New South Wales town of Wee Waa is worried that the loss of 20 gigalitres of water will result in their small community becoming a ghost town.Sat, 15 Jul 2017 06:11:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201707\4702339.xmlABC New England North WestwesternplainsnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllEnvironment:Rivers:AllEnvironment:Rivers:Murray-Darling BasinAustralia:NSW:Collarenebri 2833Australia:NSW:Wee Waa 2388Kerry WattsKerry WattsABC News: Laura Brierley Newton: ABC News: Laura Brierley Newton-30.2276 149.4403Glen Turner: NSW coroner announces inquest into murder of environment officerhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-05/glen-turner-murder-to-be-investigated-during-coronial-inquest/8682228?source=rss
The New South Wales coroner will hold an inquest into the death of murdered environment officer Glen Turner, who was gunned down by a farmer in 2014 in the state's north-west.Thu, 06 Jul 2017 00:46:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201707\4697144.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Death:AllEnvironment:All:AllEnvironment:Environmental Impact:AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Environmental Policy:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal - State Issues:AllGovernment and Politics:States and Territories:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Croppa Creek 2411Australia:NSW:Moree 2400NSW environment officer Glen Turner who was shot on a property north of MoreeNSW environment officer Glen Turner who was shot on a property north of MoreeSupplied by the Turner family: Supplied by the Turner familyCoronial inquest announced into Glen Turner murderA coronial inquest has been announced into the murder of environment officer Glen Turner, which his family hopes will reveal the circumstances that led to a land holder gunning down the father of two in 2014 in north-west NSW. Kerry Brewster reports.
Kerry Brewster-29.1167 150.3167Toomelah and Boggabilla's Macintyre Warriors rugby league team get $230,000 granthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-04/toomelah-and-boggabilla-macintyre-warriors-get-grant/8676826?source=rss
A rugby league team with a history of sparking change in their remote NSW community is given a $230,000 cash injection for new facilities, which will allow the club to put in new dressing rooms to replace the existing structure an old cricket net covered by some tarps.Tue, 04 Jul 2017 16:13:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201707\4696329.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllSport:All:AllSport:Rugby League:AllAustralia:NSW:Boggabilla 2409Warriors makeshift changeroomWarriors makeshift changeroomABC News: Tom Handcock: ABC News: Tom HandcockThe Warriors warm upThe Warriors warm upABC News: Tom Hancock: ABC News: Tom Hancock-28.6064 150.3582'You want a story? Go to Jones Avenue': Welcome to Birawee, the slowly shrinking Moree suburbhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-03/nsw-suburb-of-birawee-in-moree-is-shrinking-locals-say/8674248?source=rss
Travel to the northern New South Wales town of Moree and you'll find Birawee a suburb that locals say has been shrinking since the 1990s.Mon, 03 Jul 2017 16:46:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201707\4695716.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:HousingBusiness, Economics and Finance:Regional Development:AllCommunity and Society:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllAustralia:NSW:Moree 2400Two girls ride a dirt bike in Moree, NSWTwo girls ride a dirt bike in Moree, NSWABC News: Angela Lavoipierre: ABC News: Angela Lavoipierre-29.465 149.8399Pathfinders receives tonnes of pumpkins for annual Sydney charity runhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-29/pathfinders-deliver-thousands-of-pumpkins-to-needy-in-sydney/8662622?source=rss
The fourth annual Pumpkin Run to feed those in need across Sydney goes ahead despite bad weather ruining most of its usual crop.Thu, 29 Jun 2017 11:12:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201706\4693676.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandsydneyCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Charities:AllCommunity and Society:Homelessness:AllAustralia:NSW:Armidale 2350Australia:NSW:Sydney 2000A pumpkin being handed out by Pathfinders at Newtown Mission, Newtown, 28 June 2017A pumpkin being handed out by Pathfinders at Newtown Mission, Newtown, 28 June 2017ABC Radio Sydney: Amanda Hoh: ABC Radio Sydney: Amanda Hoh-33.8631 151.2043Items possibly belonging to Breaker Morant found on country rubbish tiphttp://www.abc.net.au/7.30/content/2017/s4692782.htm?source=rss
A seemingly priceless collection of Boer War relics and Australian Federation papers has been found on a country rubbish tip. A military arms valuer has told 7.30 he has no doubt some of the items belonged to the infamous Harry 'Breaker' Morant, who was executed in 1902 for the murder of Boer prisoners.Tue, 27 Jun 2017 20:12:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201706\4692782.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandHuman Interest:All:AllUnrest, Conflict and War:All:AllCommunity and Society:History:19th CenturyAustralia:NSW:Tenterfield 2372Items possibly belonging to Breaker Morant found on country rubbish tipItems possibly belonging to Breaker Morant found on country rubbish tip7.30 Report: 7.30 ReportItems possibly belonging to Breaker Morant found on country rubbish tipA seemingly priceless collection of Boer War relics and Australian Federation papers has been found on a country rubbish tip. A military arms valuer has told 7.30 he has no doubt some of the items belonged to the infamous Harry 'Breaker' Morant, who was executed in 1902 for the murder of Boer prisoners.Peter McCuthcheon-29.051 152.0183Breaker Morant's possessions may have been found at Tenterfield tiphttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-27/breaker-morants-possessions-may-have-been-found-at-tip/8655516?source=rss
An arms expert is convinced a priceless collection of Boer War items found in a hessian bag at a New South Wales rubbish tip once belonged to fabled British-Australian soldier "Breaker" Morant.Tue, 27 Jun 2017 17:57:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201706\4692754.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:History:AllUnrest, Conflict and War:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Tenterfield 2372The Tenterfield tip where the items were found.The Tenterfield tip where the items were found.Supplied: Supplied-29.051 152.0183The country movie theatre brought back to life after bankruptcy of cinema warshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-05/history-of-australian-cinema-the-bingara-roxy-theatre/8485844?source=rss
The Bingara Roxy Theatre was a Greek dream to create the finest cinema in country Australia.Thu, 08 Jun 2017 18:35:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201706\4680763.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandArts and Entertainment:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:FilmCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:History:AllAustralia:NSW:Bingara 2404Vintage cars outside Roxy Theatre in BingaraVintage cars outside Roxy Theatre in BingaraABC Landline: ABC Landline-29.8709 150.5709Toomelah and Boggabilla's Macintyre Warriors rugby league team changing their communityhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-08/toomelah-and-boggabillas-warriors-changing-their-community/8598908?source=rss
There is no single star of the team. Hard-running forwards, silky halves and speedy backs. All that a coach could ask for. Meet the outback league team changing a community.Thu, 08 Jun 2017 06:27:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201706\4682290.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandnorthcoastCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllSport:All:AllSport:Rugby League:AllAustralia:NSW:Boggabilla 2409Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480The Warriors warm upThe Warriors warm upABC News: Tom Hancock: ABC News: Tom Hancock-28.6064 150.3582Walcha Shire Council continues fighting proposed merger with Tamworthhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-06/walcha-continues-to-fight-merger-proposal/7070932?source=rss
The Mayor of the Walcha Shire Council is hopeful a plea to the New South Wales Local Government Minister to re-assess Walcha's future independence will not fall on deaf ears.Thu, 01 Jun 2017 11:26:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201706\4384082.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllAustralia:NSW:Walcha 2354NSW Map showing proposed mergersNSW Map showing proposed mergersSupplied: NSW Government: Supplied: NSW Government-30.9865 151.5922Narrabri Gas Project progress welcomed by northern NSW business communityhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-02/business-community-welcomes-progress-on-northern-nsw-gas-field/8234142?source=rss
The Narrabri Chamber of Commerce in northern New South Wales has welcomed news Santos is proceeding with seeking approval for its $1.2 billion gas project in the Pilliga state forest.Thu, 01 Jun 2017 10:35:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201706\4613032.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllEnvironment:All:AllRural:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Narrabri 2390Australia:NSW:Pilliga 2388Coal seam gas pilot well at NarrabriCoal seam gas pilot well at NarrabriAAP: Dean Lewins: AAP: Dean Lewins-30.3245 149.7847Australia's UN youth ambassador travels to the bush to hear concerns of country kidshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-31/australias-un-youth-ambassador-travels-to-the-bush/8576154?source=rss
Young people in the bush are set to have their voices heard globally after Australia's UN Ambassador for Youth toured northern New South Wales.Wed, 31 May 2017 15:08:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201705\4678278.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Unemployment:AllCommunity and Society:Youth:AllEducation:All:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Boggabilla 2409Australia:NSW:Moree 2400Australia's UN Youth Ambassador speaks to country kids in MoreeAustralia's UN Youth Ambassador speaks to country kids in MoreeSupplied by Paige Burton: Supplied by Paige Burton-26.000 134.500Logies glitz and glamour wanted by the NSW Government in Tamworthhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-30/logies-pitch-for-regional-nsw/8571988?source=rss
The New South Wales Government has an ambitious plan to wrench the Logies from Victoria and take it to Tamworth.Tue, 30 May 2017 13:34:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201705\4677508.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandArts and Entertainment:All:AllArts and Entertainment:Television:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Colourful Logies charactersColourful Logies charactersAAP: Joe Castro: AAP: Joe CastroThe cast of the Real Housewives of Melbourne.The cast of the Real Housewives of Melbourne.AAP: Joe Castro: AAP: Joe Castro-31.0921 150.9279Boggabilla crash: Three people dead after collision in northern NSWhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-29/three-dead-in-multi-vehicle-crash-boggabilla-nsw/8568574?source=rss
Three people are killed in a collision between a fuel tanker, truck and car at Boggabilla in far northern New South Wales.Mon, 29 May 2017 13:37:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201705\4676896.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Death:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:RoadAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Boggabilla 2409-28.6064 150.3582Indigenous verse in national anthem considered to preserve Aboriginal languageshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-24/different-ideas-raised-to-protect-aboriginal-languages-in-nsw/8554960?source=rss
Suggestions of including an Aboriginal verse in the national anthem and dual signage in NSW have been identified as ways of protecting Australia's first people's languages.Wed, 24 May 2017 16:12:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201705\4674534.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AboriginalCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):Aboriginal LanguageCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Armidale 2350Australia:NSW:Moree 2400Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Westdale GemsWestdale GemsABC New England: Tawar Razaghi: ABC New England: Tawar Razaghi-33.6167 150Calls for NSW domestic violence program to be fine-tuned following mixed results in reporthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-24/calls-for-nsw-domestic-violence-program-to-be-fine-tuned/8554128?source=rss
There is a call for the NSW Government's response to high-risk domestic violence cases to be fine-tuned after a report fails to conclude if it has been successful.Wed, 24 May 2017 12:25:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201705\4674315.xmlABC New England North WestwesternplainsbrokenhillcentralwestnewenglandgoldcoastriverinaCommunity and Society:Domestic Violence:AllAustralia:NSW:Bourke 2840Australia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880Australia:NSW:Orange 2800Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:NSW:Tweed Heads 2485Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650Video still: Blurred image of woman and childVideo still: Blurred image of woman and childABC News: ABC News-33.2846 149.0988Effectiveness of refugee re-settlement strategy in regional NSW under questionhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-16/refugees-leaving-regional-nsw-cities-due-to-lack-of-housing/8527062?source=rss
The effectiveness of a government refugee re-settlement strategy is being questioned as large refugee families leave regional NSW cities in search of suitable housing and work.Tue, 16 May 2017 07:43:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201705\4669731.xmlABC New England North WestcoffscoastnewcastlenewenglandriverinaillawarraCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Immigration:AllCommunity and Society:Immigration:RefugeesGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllAustralia:NSW:Coffs Harbour 2450Australia:NSW:Newcastle 2300Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650Australia:NSW:Wollongong 2500Clement SaidiClement Saidi1233 ABC Newcastle: Robert Virtue: 1233 ABC Newcastle: Robert Virtue-32.9298 151.7828Fight to continue for around-the-clock registered nurses in NSW aged facilities despite failed billhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-12/fight-continues-for-around-the-clock-registered-nurses-aged-care/8520792?source=rss
The NSW Government is being accused of scaremongering over a failed bid to require a registered nurse to be on duty at nursing homes at all times.Fri, 12 May 2017 12:39:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201705\4668112.xmlABC New England North WestbrokenhillwesternplainsnewenglandcentralwestriverinaCommunity and Society:Aged Care:AllHealth:Healthcare Facilities:AllAustralia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Narrabri 2390Australia:NSW:Orange 2800Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650Nurses and Shooters Party join forcesNurses and Shooters Party join forcesSupplied: Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party: Supplied: Shooters, Fishers and Farmers Party-33.2846 149.0988Army begins six-month program to rebuild NSW Indigenous community of Toomelahhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-05-10/aboriginal-community-assistance-program-toomelah/8505812?source=rss
The tiny community of Toomelah near the Queensland-New South Wales border hopes the Army can help improve the town's fortunes.Wed, 10 May 2017 14:53:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201705\4666680.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllDefence and National Security:Defence Forces:ArmyHealth:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Boggabilla 2409Ceremony ToomelahCeremony ToomelahSupplied: 6th Engineer Support Regiment: Supplied: 6th Engineer Support Regiment-28.6064 150.3582Federal budget 2017: Service providers say drug tests for regional job seekers 'does not work'http://www.abc.net.au/news/story-streams/federal-budget-2017/2017-05-10/federal-budget-2017-job-services-say-drug-tests-do-not-work/8511720?source=rss
Random drug tests and higher hurdles for welfare payments are not the answer to solving long-term joblessness, according to regional employment service providers.Wed, 10 May 2017 14:47:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201705\4666860.xmlABC New England North WestriverinanewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Welfare:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Budget:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllHealth:Disabilities:AllAustralia:NSW:Griffith 2680Australia:NSW:Inverell 2360Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Job seekerJob seekerABC: -31.0921 150.9279457 visas: Airlines warn loss of foreign pilots could 'tear apart' fabric of regional communitieshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-28/airlines-warn-457-visa-scrapping-could-threaten-regional-routes/8481326?source=rss
The Federal Government is warned by regional aviation operators that scrapping the 457 visa could spell the end for some air services and tear apart communities.Fri, 28 Apr 2017 17:48:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201704\4660782.xmlABC New England North WestgoulburnmurraynewenglandnorthcoastbrokenhillwesternplainsriverinacentralwestfarnorthwestqldnorthqldnorthandwestBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Air TransportCommunity and Society:Immigration:AllAustralia:NSW:Albury 2640Australia:NSW:Armidale 2350Australia:NSW:Ballina 2478Australia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Griffith 2680Australia:NSW:Orange 2800Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650Australia:QLD:Cairns 4870Australia:QLD:Longreach 4730Australia:QLD:Townsville 4810Australia:SA:Port Augusta 5700Regional Express is expected to start flying between Mudgee and Sydney next month.Regional Express is expected to start flying between Mudgee and Sydney next month.Graham Tidy: Reuters: Graham Tidy: Reuters-32.2549 148.6017Government's decentralisation agenda could be costly on the economy, Commission warnshttp://www.abc.net.au/worldtoday/content/2016/s4656763.htm?source=rss
The Productivity Commission has warned against the Federal Government's decentralisation agenda warning it would be costly and impose 'unintended consequences' on the economy. In its 'Transitioning Regional Economies' report released today, the Commission sounds alarm on plans to relocate the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) from Canberra to Armidale in northern New South Wales. The draft report also seeks to explode what it sees as a myth that parts of regional Australia are in demise or even dying in the wake of the mining investment boom.Fri, 21 Apr 2017 12:35:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201704\4656763.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Armidale 2350Government's decentralisation agenda could be costly on the economy, Commission warnsThe Productivity Commission has warned against the Federal Government's decentralisation agenda warning it would be costly and impose 'unintended consequences' on the economy. In its 'Transitioning Regional Economies' report released today, the Commission sounds alarm on plans to relocate the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) from Canberra to Armidale in northern New South Wales. The draft report also seeks to explode what it sees as a myth that parts of regional Australia are in demise or even dying in the wake of the mining investment boom.
Peter Ryan-26.000 134.500APVMA boss Kareena Arthy quits as relocation to Barnaby Joyce's Armidale electorate loomshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-20/apvma-boss-quits-as-relocation-to-joyces-electorate-looms/8459268?source=rss
The head of the agricultural agency being relocated to Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce's electorate, Kareena Arthy, resigns amid the Federal Government's ongoing decentralisation push.Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:35:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201704\4656425.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Regional:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllRural:Veterinary Medicine:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Armidale 2350Kareena ArthyKareena ArthyAAP: Lukas Coch: AAP: Lukas Coch-26.000 134.500Uncertainty over future of NSW showgrounds, agricultural shows due to 'clumsy' lawshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-19/future-of-agricultural-shows-in-nsw-under-a-cloud/8451662?source=rss
There is uncertainty about the future of agricultural shows across New South Wales under State Government plans for managing crown land.Wed, 19 Apr 2017 07:34:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201704\4655233.xmlABC New England North WestcentralwestwesternplainsnewenglandriverinaCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentRural:Agricultural Shows:AllAustralia:NSW:Bathurst 2795Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Orange 2800Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650Rural showgroundRural showgroundABC Central West: Gavin Coote: ABC Central West: Gavin Coote-33.2846 149.0988NSW jockey Darren Jones killed in three-horse fall during Warialda Sprinthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-08/nsw-jockey-killed,-two-injured-in-race-accident-at-warialda/8428330?source=rss
A jockey is killed and two others seriously injured in a racing accident at a race meet at Warialda in northern New South Wales.Sat, 08 Apr 2017 22:57:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201704\4650685.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Death:AllSport:All:AllSport:Horse Racing:AllAustralia:All:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Warialda 2402Warialda Jockey ClubWarialda Jockey ClubFacebook: Warialda Jockey Club: Facebook: Warialda Jockey Club-29.5451 150.5743Regional school in Armidale touted as model for closing the gap in educationhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-07/armidale-school-touted-as-model-for-closing-the-gap-in-education/8424878?source=rss
The combination of a free bus service, meals and Aboriginal educators is keeping Indigenous students in school in the northern New South Wales town of Armidale.Fri, 07 Apr 2017 12:27:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201704\4650044.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AboriginalCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):Aboriginal LanguageEducation:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Armidale 2350Minimbah Primary School PlaygroundMinimbah Primary School PlaygroundTawar Razaghi: Tawar Razaghi-30.5178 151.664Cotton Seed Distributors celebrates 50 years in industryhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-04-04/cotton-seed-distributors-celebrates-50-years/8413164?source=rss
It is 50 years since the national supplier of cotton seed, Cotton Seed Distributors, was born in the small town of Wee Waa.Wed, 05 Apr 2017 07:41:00 +1000\xmlcontent\201704\4648208.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:History:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:AllRural:Agricultural Crops:CottonRural:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Wee Waa 2388Frank Hadley in front of hallFrank Hadley in front of hallABC Rural: Kristy Reading: ABC Rural: Kristy Reading-30.2276 149.4403Stilt-walker's heart lies in Chile, but Australia is homehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-23/why-i-live-here-migrant-series-joaquin-povea-gonzales/8285524?source=rss
Stilt walker Joaquin-Povea Gonzales, orginally from Chile, tells how he straddles two worlds.Fri, 24 Mar 2017 09:34:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201703\4641157.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandArts and Entertainment:All:AllArts and Entertainment:Performance Art:AllCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Immigration:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Yvonne and Joaquin on stiltsYvonne and Joaquin on stiltsABC News: Jennifer Ingall: ABC News: Jennifer Ingall-31.0921 150.9279Argentinian stockbroker finds her creative side in Australiahttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-22/meet-argentinian-andrea-bruno-from-tamworth/8277566?source=rss
Meet Andrea Bruno, a former Argentinian stockbroker who traded bonds for love and art.Wed, 22 Mar 2017 09:03:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201703\4640277.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandArts and Entertainment:All:AllCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Immigration:AllInformation and Communication:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Andrea Bruno at her home in TamworthAndrea Bruno at her home in TamworthABC New: Jennifer Ingall: ABC New: Jennifer Ingall-31.0921 150.9279Celebrity chef Maggie Beer's mission to improve food in Australian aged care facilitieshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-09/maggie-beer-mission-to-improve-aged-care-food/8336674?source=rss
Celebrity chef and former Senior Australian of the Year Maggie Beer is on a mission to improve the quality of food in aged care facilities.Thu, 09 Mar 2017 09:25:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201703\4632971.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandnorthcoastCommunity and Society:Aged Care:AllHealth:Diet and Nutrition:AllHealth:Diet and Nutrition:Healthy recipesLifestyle and Leisure:All:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Food and Cooking:AllLifestyle and Leisure:Recipes:AllAustralia:NSW:Armidale 2350Australia:NSW:Grafton 2460Australia:NSW:Wollongbar 2477Maggie BeerMaggie BeerABC North Coast: Samantha Turnbull: ABC North Coast: Samantha Turnbull-28.8179 153.4067Meet the regional women vying for NSW Woman of the Year awardhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-07/meet-nsw-women-of-the-year-finalists/8331036?source=rss
A woman who helped refugee families settle in the tiny community of Mingoola is among the finalists in this year's New South Wales Regional Woman of the Year awards.Tue, 07 Mar 2017 16:36:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201703\4631839.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Women:AllRural:All:AllRural:Rural Women:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Julia with school childrenJulia with school childrenABC News: Kristine Taylor: ABC News: Kristine TaylorThe social experiment to repopulate Mingoola has been labelled a win-win scenarioThe social experiment has been hailed a win-win for everyone in Mingoola.ABC News: Kristine Taylor-31.0921 150.9279Palliative care in regional NSW at 1960s standards, expert sayshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-03-05/palliative-care-in-regional-nsw-at-1960s-standards,-expert-says/8324758?source=rss
One of Australia's first specialist palliative care doctors has accused New South Wales health authorities of dropping the ball when it comes to end-of-life care.Mon, 06 Mar 2017 07:59:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201703\4630773.xmlABC New England North WestnewcastlecentralwestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Charities and Community Organisations:AllHealth:Doctors and Medical Professionals:AllHealth:Health Policy:AllAustralia:NSW:Newcastle 2300Australia:NSW:Orange 2800Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Olga and Graham McLeodOlga and Graham McLeodABC News: Liz Farquhar: ABC News: Liz Farquhar-32.9298 151.7828National chemical regulator shedding staff, preparing to build new offices, as move to Armidale loomshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-28/apvma-sheds-staff-prepares-options-for-new-building/8311470?source=rss
One in five regulatory scientists has quit and new offices will have to be built as the APVMA forges ahead with relocation.Tue, 28 Feb 2017 16:53:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201702\4627925.xmlABC New England North WestcanberranewenglandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Chemicals and PharmaceuticalsCommunity and Society:Family and Children:AllCommunity and Society:Work:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Public Sector:AllRural:Agribusiness:AllRural:Agricultural Chemicals:AllRural:Agricultural Policy:AllRural:Veterinary Medicine:AllScience and Technology:All:AllAustralia:ACT:Canberra 2600Australia:NSW:Armidale 2350Exterior of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority in CanberraExterior of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority in CanberraABC News: Ian Cutmore: ABC News: Ian Cutmore-35.2772 149.1292Call for update on Liverpool Plains mine excise discussionshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-23/call-for-update-on-liverpool-plains-mine-discussions/8297076?source=rss
The State Government is being called on to reveal the progress of its discussions to excise parts of a mining title on the Liverpool Plains in northern New South Wales.Thu, 23 Feb 2017 15:03:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201702\4625109.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:MiningCommunity and Society:All:AllRural:Mining:AllAustralia:NSW:Breeza 2381Site of the proposed Shenhua mine near TamworthSite of the proposed Shenhua mine near TamworthABC News: Joanna Woodburn: ABC News: Joanna Woodburn-31.2167 150.4000Narrabri coal seam gas proposal 'will go ahead' says confident National Party MPhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-23/narrabri-coal-seam-gas-proposal-will-go-ahead-says-nationals-mp/8296794?source=rss
The Nationals MP representing the area covered by the proposed Narrabri Gas Project has expressed confidence that CSG company Santos will pass the relevant checks.Thu, 23 Feb 2017 14:38:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201702\4625089.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Oil and GasCommunity and Society:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Narrabri 2390Australia:NSW:Pilliga 2388Kevin HumphriesKevin HumphriesABC News: Gavin Coote: ABC News: Gavin Coote-30.3245 149.7847Syrian-born doctor calls for Armidale to be considered a primary resettlement location for refugeeshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-22/armidale-wants-priority-in-refugee-resettlement/8293136?source=rss
Humanitarian groups call for changes to the Federal government's refugee policy, wanting to see more settled in country areas.Wed, 22 Feb 2017 14:01:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201702\4624381.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Immigration:AllCommunity and Society:Immigration:RefugeesAustralia:NSW:Armidale 2350Dr Ricardo Al-Khouri outside his Uralla surgeryDr Ricardo Al-Khouri outside his Uralla surgeryABC News: Tawar Razaghi: ABC News: Tawar Razaghi-30.5178 151.664Experts to assist with Narrabri Gas Project assessmenthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-21/experts-to-assist-with-narrabri-gas-project-assessment/8290146?source=rss
The New South Wales Government plans to set up a panel of scientific experts to assist in the assessment of a coal seam gas project near Narrabri, in northern New South Wales.Tue, 21 Feb 2017 15:42:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201702\4623789.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandBusiness, Economics and Finance:All:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:AllBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:Oil and GasCommunity and Society:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Narrabri 2390Coal seam gas pilot well at NarrabriCoal seam gas pilot well at NarrabriAAP: Dean Lewins: AAP: Dean Lewins-30.3245 149.7847Swimming student numbers double in the NSW bush after unprecedented number of drowningshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-21/swimming-student-numbers-double-in-the-bush/8289332?source=rss
There has been an increase in the uptake of swimming classes in parts of NSW's north after an unusually high number of drownings this summer.Tue, 21 Feb 2017 13:32:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201702\4623650.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Death:AllSport:Other Sports:Surf Life SavingSport:Swimming:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Glen Innes 2370Australia:NSW:Glencoe 2365Bush Nippers at Lake CanobolisBush Nippers at Lake CanobolisSupplied: Melissa Hamling: Supplied: Melissa Hamling-33.6167 150Melody Pool puts heartache on the page, steps away from music career after bout of depressionhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-20/melody-pool-steps-back-from-music-career-after-depression/8158710?source=rss
Nationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Melody Pool reveals she will be stepping back from music after battling crippling depression a decision made at a time when the 25-year-old's career is just taking off.Mon, 20 Feb 2017 08:07:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201702\4622761.xmlABC New England North WestnewcastlenewenglandmelbourneArts and Entertainment:Music:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:CountryCommunity and Society:Relationships:AllHealth:Diseases and Disorders:DepressionHealth:Mental Health:AllAustralia:NSW:Kurri Kurri 2327Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:VIC:Melbourne 3000Melody PoolMelody PoolAustralian Story: Mark Farnell: Australian Story: Mark Farnell-32.8194 151.4821Hundreds of hay bales delivered to fire-affected farmers from across Australiahttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-18/hay-drive-brings-relief-to-fire-afected-warrumbungles/8283306?source=rss
One week after devastating fires ripped through central western NSW, farmers are being given a helping hand with fodder being delivered from across Australia.Sun, 19 Feb 2017 09:54:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201702\4622477.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandwesternplainsCommunity and Society:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:BushfireRural:All:AllRural:Livestock:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Cassilis 2329Australia:NSW:Dunedoo 2844Trucks in Dunedoo's main streetTrucks in Dunedoo's main streetBy Kathleen Ferguson: By Kathleen Ferguson-32.0175 149.393Drop Bear Lane gets go-ahead, proves to be positive move for Tamworth councilhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-09/drop-bear-lane-gets-go-ahead-proves-positive-move/8252974?source=rss
A community in northern New South Wales is preparing to unveil a street named after an icon of Australian folklore - the drop bear.Thu, 09 Feb 2017 11:58:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201702\4616922.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:Offbeat:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340The mythical drop bearThe mythical drop bearWikimedia Commons: Yamavu (own work): Wikimedia Commons: Yamavu (own work)Drop Bear distributionDrop Bear distributionSupplied: Australian Museum: Supplied: Australian Museum-31.0921 150.9279NSW Premier commits to improved death and disability insurance for paramedicshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-02-03/nsw-premier-commits-to-improved-insurance-for-paramedics/8238084?source=rss
The New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian is committed to providing better death and disability insurance cover to paramedics.Fri, 03 Feb 2017 11:38:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201702\4613789.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Work:AllDisasters and Accidents:Accidents:WorkplaceGovernment and Politics:Parliament:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Unions:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Doctors and Medical Professionals:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Graffiti on an ambulanceGraffiti on an ambulanceFacebook: Zero One Code One: Facebook: Zero One Code One-31.0921 150.9279Cabinet reshuffle sees New England North West MPs elevated to ministrieshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-31/new-ministries-for-country-mps/8227440?source=rss
New ministers promise to bring their skills, life experience, and their regional areas to their new State Government portfolios.Tue, 31 Jan 2017 18:34:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4612164.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllEducation:Access To Education:AllEducation:All:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340NSW Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney (file photo).NSW Parliament House, Macquarie Street, Sydney (file photo).Photo: www.abc.net.au/news: Photo: www.abc.net.au/news-31.0921 150.9279Tamworth Country Music Festival: Aleyce Simmonds brings domestic violence to the table through musichttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-28/tamworth-country-music-festival-aleyce-simmonds-dv/8218932?source=rss
Country music often depicts the hardships of relationships and living on the land, but there is one issue you do not often hear sung about domestic violence.Tue, 31 Jan 2017 12:41:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4610641.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandArts and Entertainment:Music:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:AwardsArts and Entertainment:Music:CountryBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:MusicCommunity and Society:Community and Multicultural Festivals:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Aleyce SimmondsAleyce SimmondsABC News: Jackson Vernon: ABC News: Jackson Vernon-31.0921 150.9279Golden Guitars: Travis Collins, Sara Storer, Troy Cassar-Daley take out country music gongshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-28/travis-collins,-sara-storer-take-out-golden-guitars/8218570?source=rss
Country music singers Travis Collins, Sara Storer and Troy Cassar-Daley are among the artists recognised at this year's Golden Guitar Awards in Tamworth, which also acknowledged the powerful track F U Cancer.Mon, 30 Jan 2017 11:11:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4610786.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandArts and Entertainment:All:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:CountryCommunity and Society:All:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Travis Collins and Sara StorerTravis Collins and Sara StorerABC News: Jackson Vernon: ABC News: Jackson VernonTravis Collins performingTravis Collins performingABC News: Rawar Razaghi: ABC News: Rawar Razaghi-33.6167 150Galaxy of Stars get new light as Sara Storer is inducted at Tamworth Country Music Festivalhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-27/galaxy-of-stars-gets-a-new-light3a-sara-storer-inducted-at-tam/8217948?source=rss
Victoria's Sara Storer is inducted into the Galaxy of Stars at the Tamworth Country Music Festival.Fri, 27 Jan 2017 16:20:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4610418.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandArts and Entertainment:Music:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:CountryCommunity and Society:Regional:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Sara StorerSara StorerABC News: Kerrin Thomas: ABC News: Kerrin Thomas-31.0921 150.9279Barnaby Joyce urges aspiring home owners to look beyond Sydney following dire housing surveyhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-24/barnarby-joyce-urges-aspiring-home-owners-to-look-beyond-sydney/8209496?source=rss
Sydneysiders are opting for "incredibly expensive" homes because they want views of the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, according to Deputy PM Barnaby Joyce, who says those who cannot afford city housing should consider moving to the country.Wed, 25 Jan 2017 00:06:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4608987.xmlABC New England North WestsydneynewenglandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:HousingCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Work:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Housing:AllAustralia:NSW:Sydney 2000Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Barnaby Joyce speaks about the sugar tax outside Parliament house, November 23, 2016.Barnaby Joyce speaks about the sugar tax outside Parliament house, November 23, 2016.ABC News: Adam Kennedy: ABC News: Adam Kennedy-33.8631 151.2043Sydney's Rachael Fahim named 2017 Star Maker of the year at Tamworth Country Music Festivalhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-23/sydneys-rachael-fahim-named-2017-star-maker-of-the-year/8202516?source=rss
The 2017 Tamworth Country Music Festival Star Maker of the year is Rachael Fahim, from Sydney.Mon, 23 Jan 2017 13:34:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4608117.xmlABC New England North WestsydneynewenglandArts and Entertainment:All:AllArts and Entertainment:Events:AllArts and Entertainment:Events:Carnivals and FestivalsArts and Entertainment:Music:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:CountryCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Youth:AllAustralia:NSW:Sydney 2000Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:QLD:AllAustralia:SA:AllAustralia:VIC:AllStar Maker Winner Rachael FahimStar Maker Winner Rachael FahimABC News: Jennifer Ingall: ABC News: Jennifer Ingall-31.0921 150.9279Baird's legacy in regional NSW: From applause to angerhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-19/premier-mike-bairds-legacy-in-regional-nsw-applause-to-anger/8193884?source=rss
Premier Mike Baird's announcement on Thursday that he will retire from politics is being met with mixed reaction by the people of regional New South Wales as Coalition MPs in country seats assess the political landscape amid their leader's exit.Thu, 19 Jan 2017 15:53:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4606513.xmlABC New England North WestsoutheastnswbrokenhillcoffscoastwesternplainsnorthcoastupperhunternewcastleillawarracentralwestmidnorthcoastnewenglandriverinaCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentGovernment and Politics:Political Parties:AllAustralia:NSW:AllAustralia:NSW:Bega 2550Australia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880Australia:NSW:Coffs Harbour 2450Australia:NSW:Dubbo 2830Australia:NSW:Lismore 2480Australia:NSW:Muswellbrook 2333Australia:NSW:Newcastle 2300Australia:NSW:Nowra 2541Australia:NSW:Orange 2800Australia:NSW:Port Macquarie 2444Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650Australia:NSW:Wollongong 2500Premier and PM in MerimbulaPremier and PM in MerimbulaFairfax Media: Andrew Meares: Fairfax Media: Andrew Meares-33.6167 150Tamworth second only to Nashville in the country music stakes, according to Mayorhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-16/2017-tamworth-country-music-second-only-to-nashville/8178634?source=rss
Tamworth still claims itself as the best country music festival in the country.Thu, 19 Jan 2017 10:13:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4604557.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandArts and Entertainment:Events:AllArts and Entertainment:Events:Carnivals and FestivalsArts and Entertainment:Music:AwardsArts and Entertainment:Music:CountryCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Community and Multicultural Festivals:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Newcastle's Pez Perry has been coming to Tamworth for 18 yearsNewcastle's Pez Perry has been coming to Tamworth for 18 yearsABC News: Jennifer Ingall: ABC News: Jennifer IngallStar Maker winner Karin Page on stage in TamworthStar Maker winner Karin Page on stage in TamworthABC News: Jennifer Ingall: ABC News: Jennifer Ingall-31.0921 150.9279NSW Parliament allows greater voting flexibility for parent politicianshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-11/greater-voting-flexibility-for-parent-politicians-in-parliament/8017860?source=rss
Changes in NSW Parliament procedural rules allow politicians who are parents to vote more flexibly.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 10:34:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4573489.xmlABC New England North WestsydneynewenglandCommunity and Society:Family and Children:ParentingCommunity and Society:Work:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:NSW:Sydney 2000Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Parliament House sign SydneyParliament House sign SydneyABC News: -31.0921 150.9279Aboriginal land claims in Glen Innes 'opportunistic' says mayorhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-10/glen-innes-mayor-steve-toms-on-aboriginal-land-claims/8012424?source=rss
The Glen Innes Severn Council mayor Steve Toms describes a series of Aboriginal land claims in the region as "opportunistic".Wed, 18 Jan 2017 10:33:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4572579.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):Land RightsEnvironment:Land Management:AllAustralia:NSW:Glen Innes 2370Glen Innes land claimGlen Innes land claimSupplied: Glen Innes Severn Council business paper: Supplied: Glen Innes Severn Council business paper-29.7364 151.7374Aboriginal elders speak out in support of heritage protection on proposed Shenhua mine sitehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-04/emotional-consultation-aboriginal-heritage-shenhua-mine/7996884?source=rss
Emotionally-charged speeches are heard as part of an investigation into whether Aboriginal heritage has been overlooked in the conditional approval of the Shenhua mine.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 10:33:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4569418.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AboriginalEnvironment:Mining:AllAustralia:NSW:Breeza 2381Australia:NSW:Gunnedah 2380Public consultation into Aboriginal heritage on the proposed Shenhua mine sitePublic consultation into Aboriginal heritage on the proposed Shenhua mine siteTawar Razaghi: Tawar Razaghi-30.9822 150.2572Mounting pressure for Aboriginal death to be solved 30 years onhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-28/mounting-pressure-for-aboriginal-death-to-be-solved-30-years-on/7973894?source=rss
A Greens MP warns time may be running out to solve the death of an Aboriginal teenager in the state's north, almost 30 years ago.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 10:32:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4565020.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Death:AllCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AboriginalLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Police:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340David Shoebridge and Don CraigieDavid Shoebridge and Don CraigieABC Regional: Luke Ryan: ABC Regional: Luke Ryan-31.0921 150.9279Aboriginal heritage protection sought for Moree sporting fieldhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-18/aboriginal-heritage-protection-sought-for-moree-sporting-field/7941474?source=rss
The federal Environment Minister is asked to protect a sporting field in Moree due to its cultural significance.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 10:32:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4558364.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AboriginalCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllAustralia:NSW:Moree 2400Indigenous Australian holding an Aboriginal flag (file photo).Indigenous Australian holding an Aboriginal flag (file photo).Photo: www.abc.net.au/news: Photo: www.abc.net.au/news-29.465 149.8399Woman believed missing in northern New South Wales found safe and wellhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-17/missing-woman-niangala/7937940?source=rss
Police say a woman reported missing in remote scrubland around Niangala, in northern New South Wales has been found.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 10:32:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4557668.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Missing Person:AllAustralia:NSW:Niangala 2354Map of area missing woman last seenMap of area missing woman last seen: -31.2833 151.4000Struggling Tamworth tennis club likely to be savedhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-06/struggling-tennis-club-likely-to-be-saved/7908828?source=rss
A struggling tennis club in Tamworth looks like it will survive despite a significant increase in the rental price of the Crown Land it is located on.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 10:31:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4551813.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Regional:AllSport:Tennis:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Tamworth tennis clubTamworth tennis clubTawar Razaghi: Tawar Razaghi-31.0921 150.9279Investigation into Aboriginal heritage on proposed Shenhua mine site launchedhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-09-09/invesigation-launched-aboriginal-heritage-shenhua-mine-site/7829648?source=rss
The Federal Government orders an investigation into whether Aboriginal heritage and sacred sites have been overlooked in the conditional approval of Shenhua's proposed Watermark mine.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 10:27:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4535759.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:MiningCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AboriginalCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):Indigenous CultureRural:Mining:AllAustralia:NSW:Breeza 2381Liverpool PlainsLiverpool Plains7.30: 7.30Map showing the specified areas in the Watermark Coal Mine projectMap showing the specified areas in the Watermark Coal Mine projectSupplied: Supplied-31.2167 150.4000Proposed truck driving apprenticeship to attract younger people to transport sectorhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-06-15/proposed-truck-driving-apprenticeship-to-attract-younger-people/7513278?source=rss
It is hoped a truck driving apprenticeship designed in Tamworth could be available nationally, to fill a gap in the transport sector.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 10:26:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4482414.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Regional:AllCommunity and Society:Work:AllEducation:Apprenticeships:AllEducation:Driver Education:AllEducation:Vocational:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson meets with truckiesTamworth MP Kevin Anderson meets with truckiesSupplied: Kevin Anderson: Supplied: Kevin Anderson-31.0921 150.9279Regional CT scanning services secured with on-site radiologist option dropped, senator sayshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-04/regional-ct-scanning-services-secure/7138676?source=rss
Regional medical imaging services have been spared from Federal Government funding cuts, according to Inverell-based National Party senator John Williams.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 10:24:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4400197.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Regional:AllGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Medical Procedures:AllAustralia:NSW:Inverell 2360CT scan machineCT scan machineFlickr: Muffet: Flickr: Muffet-29.7756 151.1105Merger consultation a 'charade' says Local Government experthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-01/local-government-expert-says-merger-consultation-a-charade/7128824?source=rss
A local government expert says the Council Boundary Review into proposed council mergers in New South Wales is a "pretend consultation period".Wed, 18 Jan 2017 10:23:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4397775.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllAustralia:NSW:Armidale 2350Australia:NSW:Guyra 2365Professor Brian Dollery UNEProfessor Brian Dollery UNEUNE Media: UNE Media-30.5178 151.664Taskforce set up to look at ice use in regional New South Waleshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-14/taskforce-set-up-to-look-at-ice-use-in-regional-new-south-wales/7089478?source=rss
Tamworth, in northern New South Wales, will soon have a community action group to target the illegal drug ice.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 10:19:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4388591.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Drugs and Substance Abuse:AllEducation:Drug Education:AllHealth:Drug Use:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:Drug OffencesAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Tamworth ice forumTamworth ice forumABC News: Tawar Razaghi: ABC News: Tawar Razaghi-31.0921 150.9279Tamworth ice forum 'outcome focused': Police Ministerhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-13/tamworth-ice-forum-won27t-be-a-talkfest2c-says-police-minister/7085268?source=rss
A forum on the drug ice being held in northern New South Wales today is expected to hear about the need for a multi-pronged approach to solve problems its use is causing in regional areas.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 10:19:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4387517.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Drugs and Substance Abuse:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Police:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Crystal methamphetamine or 'ice'Crystal methamphetamine or 'ice'Supplied: Supplied-31.0921 150.9279Questions raised about claims of financial benefits of local government amalgamationhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-07/questions-raised-about-claims-of-financial-benefits-of-local-go/7073430?source=rss
The New South Wales Government has released documents for its Council Boundary Review, providing further detail of the proposals to merge four Local Government areas in the New England North West to two.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 10:18:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4384611.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentAustralia:NSW:Armidale 2350Australia:NSW:Guyra 2365Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:NSW:Walcha 2354NSW Map showing proposed mergersNSW Map showing proposed mergersSupplied: NSW Government: Supplied: NSW Government-30.5178 151.66430 per cent rate rise proposed for Gwydir Shirehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-07/rate-rise-proposal-for-gwydir-shire/7072810?source=rss
The Gwydir Shire Council plans to apply for a 30 per cent rate increase for the 2016/17 financial year.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 10:18:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4384506.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllAustralia:NSW:Bingara 2404Australia:NSW:Warialda 2402Gwydir Shire Council logoGwydir Shire Council logoSupplied: Gwydir Shire Council: Supplied: Gwydir Shire Council-29.8709 150.5709Cost and representation considered as councils mull merger proposalshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-21/cost-and-representation-considered-as-councils-mull-merger-prop/7045478?source=rss
Local councils across the New England North West region of northern New South Wales are considering the implications of two proposed mergers of four local government areas.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 09:58:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4376419.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllAustralia:NSW:Armidale 2350Australia:NSW:Guyra 2365Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:NSW:Walcha 2354NSW Map showing proposed mergersNSW Map showing proposed mergersSupplied: NSW Government: Supplied: NSW Government-30.2183 151.6727Call for 24-hour fire station in Tamworthhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-17/call-for-24-hour-fire-station-in-tamworth/7035876?source=rss
Tamworth MP Kevin Anderson is putting together a case for a new fire station and 24-hour fire fighter staffing in the northern New South Wales town.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 09:56:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4374162.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:IndustrialAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340NSW Fire and Rescue genericNSW Fire and Rescue genericABC News: Dan Cox: ABC News: Dan Cox-31.0921 150.9279Support for Inverell Police Station upgradehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-12-16/support-for-inverell-police-station-upgrade/7032612?source=rss
The state's Police Minister and Deputy Premier Troy Grant has thrown his support behind a major upgrade of the Inverell Police Station.Wed, 18 Jan 2017 09:55:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4373308.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Parliament:State ParliamentLaw, Crime and Justice:All:AllLaw, Crime and Justice:Police:AllAustralia:NSW:Inverell 2360Deputy Premier Troy Grant at Inverell Police StationDeputy Premier Troy Grant at Inverell Police StationSupplied: Supplied-29.7756 151.1105Longest-serving firefighter in New South Wales to retire after 60 yearshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-17/nsw-longest-serving-fireman-retires-after-60-years/8185882?source=rss
A Tamworth retained firefighter becomes the first in New South Wales to serve 60 years.Tue, 17 Jan 2017 08:50:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4605038.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:History:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllHuman Interest:People:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Gerry Cannon official photographGerry Cannon official photographSupplied: NSW Fire and Rescue: Supplied: NSW Fire and Rescue-31.0921 150.9279Family calls for new investigation into death of Aboriginal teenager Mark Haines in Tamworthhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-16/mark-haines-family-calls-for-investigation-into-death/8185470?source=rss
More than a dozen family members of an Aboriginal teenager who died almost 30 years ago protest outside Tamworth police station.Mon, 16 Jan 2017 15:35:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4604724.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Death:AllCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AboriginalLaw, Crime and Justice:Crime:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Haines' family members protestHaines' family members protestABC News: Tawar Razaghi: ABC News: Tawar Razaghi-31.0921 150.9279Wheat, sheep or Elvis Presley? Rural Australia has had to change its tunehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-10/wheat-sheep-or-elvis-presley/8172580?source=rss
Festivals can never effectively replace agriculture, but all have a part to play in making regional Australia a richer and more vibrant place.Tue, 10 Jan 2017 14:08:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4602177.xmlABC New England North WestillawarrabrokenhillcoffscoastriverinacentralwestwesternplainsnewenglandArts and Entertainment:All:AllArts and Entertainment:Events:AllArts and Entertainment:Events:Carnivals and FestivalsCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Community and Multicultural Festivals:AllRural:All:AllRural:Rural Tourism:AllAustralia:NSW:Bowral 2576Australia:NSW:Broken Hill 2880Australia:NSW:Coffs Harbour 2450Australia:NSW:Deniliquin 2710Australia:NSW:Hill End 2850Australia:NSW:Kandos 2848Australia:NSW:Nyngan 2825Australia:NSW:Ootha 2875Australia:NSW:Orange 2800Australia:NSW:Parkes 2870Australia:NSW:Silverton 2880Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:NSW:Trundle 2875Four Elvis impersonators in ParkesFour Elvis impersonators in ParkesABC Open: Luke Wong: ABC Open: Luke Wong-33.1388 148.1747Hunter Valley community shattered as volunteer-run 'bowlo' burns to the groundhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-01-04/volunteers-cry-as-hunter-valley-bowlo-burns-to-the-ground/8160900?source=rss
Residents of a small community north of the New South Wales Hunter Valley watch in tears as the local bowls club is destroyed by fire.Wed, 04 Jan 2017 16:38:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201701\4600030.xmlABC New England North WestupperhunternewcastlenewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllDisasters and Accidents:Fires:AllAustralia:NSW:Muswellbrook 2333Australia:NSW:Newcastle 2300Australia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:NSW:Willow Tree 2339Willow Tree bowling club ablazeWillow Tree bowling club ablazeFacebook: Willow Tree Bowling Club: Facebook: Willow Tree Bowling Club-31.0167 151.5000Alzheimer's and dementia patients benefit from MemoryWell digital storytelling projecthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-12-27/alzheimers-and-dementia-patients-benefit-from-memorywell/8139712?source=rss
An American journalist is using digital storytelling to share the life stories of patients with dementia, helping carers to better empathise with the people they are caring for.Wed, 28 Dec 2016 11:49:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201612\4597752.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandbrisbaneCommunity and Society:Aged Care:AllCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Carers:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:AllCommunity and Society:History:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Diseases and Disorders:AllHealth:Diseases and Disorders:Alzheimer's and DementiaHealth:Medical History:AllAustralia:NSW:Inverell 2360Australia:QLD:Brisbane 4000United States:All:AllMeeting in ZambiaMeeting in ZambiaSupplied: Newton-Small family: Supplied: Newton-Small family-27.4698 153.024Upper Hunter centenarian Cyril Barwick still behind wheel of faithful blue vanhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-12-23/upper-hunter-centenarian-still-behind-wheel-of-faithful-blue-van/8144808?source=rss
At 100, Cyril Barwick is still behind the wheel of his beloved blue van a vehicle he has driven for more than 30 years.Fri, 23 Dec 2016 13:15:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201612\4596825.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllHealth:Older People:AllHuman Interest:All:AllHuman Interest:Offbeat:AllAustralia:NSW:Willow Tree 2339Centenarian driver, Cyril BarwickCentenarian driver, Cyril BarwickSupplied: Geoff Barwick: Supplied: Geoff Barwick100-year-old driver, Cyril Barwick, blows out the candle on his birthday cake100-year-old driver, Cyril Barwick, blows out the candle on his birthday cakeABC Upper Hunter: Bec Hogan: ABC Upper Hunter: Bec Hogan-31.0167 151.5000Laser beams thwart dinosaur thieveshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-26/une-researcher-saves-dinosaurs-with-laser-beam-technology/7661482?source=rss
Scientists team laser beams with dinosaur bones for a match made in palaeontology heaven.Fri, 23 Dec 2016 09:31:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201612\4507722.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:History:AllEducation:Educational Resources:AllEducation:University and Further Education:AllScience and Technology:All:AllScience and Technology:Palaeontology:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Mongolia:All:AllExcavating the lower jaw of a TarbosaurusExcavating the lower jaw of a TarbosaurusSupplied: Philip Currie: Supplied: Philip Currie-31.0921 150.9279Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove visits New England to open Guyra Showhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-19/governor-general-visits-the-new-england/7183504?source=rss
A security detail may have swept through towns in the NSW New England ahead of a visit by Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove but the man himself was having none of the pomp.Fri, 23 Dec 2016 09:30:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201612\4410150.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:History:AllCommunity and Society:History:World War 1Community and Society:History:World War 2Government and Politics:Governors General and State Governors:AllRural:Agricultural Shows:AllAustralia:NSW:Guyra 2365Australia:NSW:Inverell 2360Sir Peter Cosgrove addresses a civic reception in ArmidaleSir Peter Cosgrove addresses a civic reception in ArmidaleCourtesy: Joanna Harrison, Armidale Dumaresq Council: Courtesy: Joanna Harrison, Armidale Dumaresq Council-29.7756 151.1105Council to oppose changes to takeaway alcohol saleshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-03-08/council-to-oppose-changes-to-takeaway-alcohol-sales/7228882?source=rss
A council in northern New South Wales is expected to express its unanimous support for keeping the 10:00pm cessation of takeaway alcohol sales as it is.Fri, 23 Dec 2016 09:24:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201612\4420730.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllEducation:Alcohol Education:AllHealth:Drug Use:AlcoholAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340There are plans to relax alcohol laws in WA. Plans to relax liquor laws in Western Australia will make buying alcohol easier.ABC TV: -31.0921 150.9279Walcha residents overwhelmingly vote against merger with Tamworth Regional Councilhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-02-10/walcha-residents-vote-against-merger-with-tamworth/7156740?source=rss
Residents of the tiny community of Walcha in northern NSW speak overwhelmingly against the shire merging with nearby Tamworth.Fri, 23 Dec 2016 09:19:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201612\4404113.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllRural:Community Development:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:NSW:Walcha 2354Walcha turns out en masse to oppose merger with TamworthWalcha turns out en masse to oppose merger with TamworthKerrin Thomas: Kerrin Thomas-30.9865 151.5922Positive indications for industry as Northern Tablelands wind farm approvedhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-29/positive-indications-for-industry-as-wind-farm-approved/7124366?source=rss
The company behind the Glen Innes wind farm, in the New South Wales New England region, said the industry is heading into 2016 with a "new hope" of financing projects.Thu, 22 Dec 2016 11:38:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201612\4396790.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllEnvironment:Alternative Energy:AllEnvironment:Alternative Energy:Wind EnergyGovernment and Politics:Federal Government:AllAustralia:NSW:Glen Innes 2370Turbines at Waterloo wind farmTurbines at Waterloo wind farmClare Hesketh: Clare Hesketh-29.7364 151.7374Online streaming a hit for Tamworth Country Music Festivalhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-28/tamworth-country-music-festival-online-streaming-success/7119882?source=rss
The director of the Tamworth Country Music Festival said the online live-streaming of a number of big events at this year's event has proven incredibly popular.Thu, 22 Dec 2016 11:38:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201612\4395782.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandArts and Entertainment:Events:Carnivals and FestivalsArts and Entertainment:Music:CountryCommunity and Society:Community and Multicultural Festivals:AllScience and Technology:Computers and Technology:InternetAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Tamworth Country Music festival audienceTamworth Country Music festival audienceABC News: Jennifer Ingall: ABC News: Jennifer Ingall-31.0921 150.9279Police praise Tamworth Country Music Festival attendeeshttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-27/police-praise-tamworth-country-music-festival-attendees/7116500?source=rss
Tamworth Police say the behaviour of Country Music Festival attendees this year has greatly improved on previous years.Thu, 22 Dec 2016 11:37:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201612\4395084.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandArts and Entertainment:All:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:CountryCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Community and Multicultural Festivals:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Crowds at the Tamworth Country Music FestivalCrowds at the Tamworth Country Music FestivalABC: Jennifer Ingall: ABC: Jennifer Ingall-31.0921 150.9279NSW Government's Resources for Regions program expansion questionedhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-20/nsw-govt-resources-for-regions-program-expansion-questioned/7100068?source=rss
A mayor from northern New South Wales questions the expansion of the New South Wales Government's Resources for Regions program, saying there's not enough money available for the local government areas that could be included.Thu, 22 Dec 2016 11:33:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201612\4391231.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandBusiness, Economics and Finance:Industry:MiningCommunity and Society:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllRural:Mining:AllAustralia:NSW:Gunnedah 2380Earthmovers excavate at a mine siteEarthmovers excavate at a mine siteABC News: ABC News-30.9822 150.2572Tamworth Country Music Festival crowds undeterred by rainfall on opening nighthttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-15/tamworth-country-music-festival-crowds-undeterred-by-rainfall/7091966?source=rss
About 3,000 music fans flock to the 44th Tamworth Country Music Festival opening night concert, despite the wet weather.Thu, 22 Dec 2016 11:33:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201612\4389450.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandArts and Entertainment:Music:AllArts and Entertainment:Music:CountryCommunity and Society:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Tamworth Country Music festival audienceTamworth Country Music festival audienceABC News: Jennifer Ingall: ABC News: Jennifer Ingall-31.0921 150.9279Local Councils in 'caretaker mode' says Walcha GMhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-11/local-councils-in-27caretaker-mode27-says-walcha-gm/7081284?source=rss
Local Councils facing mergers, including Walcha Shire, have been told by the New South Wales Government not to make decisions with large financial implications while proposed mergers are being considered.Thu, 22 Dec 2016 11:31:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201612\4386516.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllGovernment and Politics:All:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Australia:NSW:Walcha 2354NSW Map showing proposed mergersNSW Map showing proposed mergersSupplied: NSW Government: Supplied: NSW Government-30.9865 151.5922Concern for protection of Lawler's Well cultural sitehttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-01-11/concern-for-protection-of-lawler27s-well-cultural-site/7079830?source=rss
Traditional Owners of the Leard State Forest, in northern New South Wales, are raising concerns about the length of time it's taken to assess an application to protect the Lawler's Well cultural site near Whitehaven Coal's Maules Creek Mine.Thu, 22 Dec 2016 11:31:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201612\4386215.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AboriginalCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllEnvironment:Environmental Management:AllEnvironment:Mining:AllAustralia:NSW:Boggabri 2382-30.7111 150.0401Heywire winner Nicholas Staceyhttp://www.abc.net.au/heywire/stories/2016/12/4584305.htm?source=rss
My town is special, it just took me a while to notice.Tue, 13 Dec 2016 13:06:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201612\4584305.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Youth:AllRural:Rural Youth:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Heywire winner, Nicholas Stacey from Tamworth, NSWHeywire winner, Nicholas Stacey from Tamworth, NSW: Heywire winner Nick Stacey, Tamworth NSWHeywire winner Nick Stacey, Tamworth NSW-31.0921 150.9279More regional refugee resettlements likely, backed by Deputy Prime Ministerhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-12-06/deputy-pm-backs-refugee-resettlement-in-regional-australia/8095716?source=rss
Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce supports the rollout of more refugee programs in regional areas.Tue, 06 Dec 2016 11:49:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201612\4587813.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandriverinasouthqldBusiness, Economics and Finance:Regional Development:AllCommunity and Society:Immigration:AllCommunity and Society:Immigration:RefugeesCommunity and Society:Regional:AllAustralia:NSW:Armidale 2350Australia:NSW:Wagga Wagga 2650Australia:QLD:Toowoomba 4350Reinvigorating Mingoola with refugeesReinvigorating Mingoola with refugeesNews Video: News Video-30.5178 151.664Century-old Tamworth Tennis Club savedhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-30/tamworth-tennis-club-saved/8075642?source=rss
After battling for years to stay afloat, a deal has finally been struck to save the Tamworth Tennis Club.Wed, 30 Nov 2016 10:08:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201611\4584270.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllSport:All:AllSport:Tennis:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Tamworth Tennis Club exteriorTamworth Tennis Club exteriorABC News: Jennifer Ingall: ABC News: Jennifer Ingall-31.0921 150.9279Bingo! How transforming kids' first years sets them up for successhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-28/how-transforming-kids'-first-years-sets-them-up-for-success/8042542?source=rss
The Australian women running one of the world's largest studies of Indigenous mothers and babies know they're crucial.Mon, 28 Nov 2016 11:18:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201611\4582681.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):AllCommunity and Society:Indigenous (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander):Indigenous CultureGovernment and Politics:Indigenous Policy:AllHealth:All:AllHealth:Child Health and Behaviour:Infant HealthAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Baby girl at Gomeroi gaaynggal centreBaby girl at Gomeroi gaaynggal centreABC News: Bridget Brennan: ABC News: Bridget BrennanToddler Nayte SlaterToddler Nayte SlaterABC News: Bridget Brennan: ABC News: Bridget Brennan-31.0921 150.9279Myth becomes road name reality as Tamworth council names lane after drop bearhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-23/lane-named-after-drop-bear-tamworth/8049264?source=rss
A mythical creature in Australian folklore, the drop bear looks set to have a road named after it near Tamworth, in northern New South Wales.Wed, 23 Nov 2016 11:04:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201611\4580110.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Regional:AllGovernment and Politics:Local Government:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Drop bearDrop bearABC News: ABC News-31.0921 150.9279Eddie Whitham, the man behind multicultural Tamworthhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-22/the-man-behind-multicultural-tamworth/7991820?source=rss
A Tamworth man dedicates his life to welcoming strangers and helping them navigate a new life in Australia.Tue, 22 Nov 2016 08:47:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201611\4579235.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Multiculturalism:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340English classes in the libraryEnglish classes in the libraryABC News: Jennifer Ingall: ABC News: Jennifer IngallEddie Whitham champions the cause for new AustraliansEddie Whitham's multicultural missionABC News: Jennifer Ingall-31.0921 150.9279Catholic Church memorial plans slammed by child abuse survivors support grouphttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-15/catholic-church-memorial-plans-slammed-by-child-abuse-survivors/8026444?source=rss
Plans to set up a memorial for survivors and victims of child sexual abuse at a church in Armidale, in northern New South Wales, are being criticised by a support group.Tue, 15 Nov 2016 13:00:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201611\4575356.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:Child Abuse:AllCommunity and Society:Religion and Beliefs:AllCommunity and Society:Religion and Beliefs:CatholicLaw, Crime and Justice:Sexual Offences:AllAustralia:NSW:Armidale 2350Ribbons tied to the fence of the Armidale Catholic CathedralRibbons tied to the fence of the Armidale Catholic CathedralABC News: Kerrin Thomas: ABC News: Kerrin Thomas-30.5178 151.664African refugees reinvigorating rural Mingoola in social experiment to boost ageing communityhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-07/how-african-refugees-are-reinvigorating-mingoola/7970876?source=rss
A radical grassroots resettlement plan transforms an ageing rural community on the NSW-Queensland border, with three African refugee families moving to the area.Mon, 07 Nov 2016 07:53:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201611\4570051.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandfarnorthCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Community Organisations:AllCommunity and Society:Immigration:RefugeesCommunity and Society:Race Relations:AllHuman Interest:All:AllRural:Community Development:AllAustralia:NSW:Tenterfield 2372Australia:QLD:AllAustralia:QLD:Sundown 4860Reinvigorating Mingoola with refugeesReinvigorating Mingoola with refugeesNews Video: News VideoThe social experiment to repopulate Mingoola has been labelled a win-win scenarioThe social experiment has been hailed a win-win for everyone in Mingoola.ABC News: Kristine Taylor-29.051 152.0183Soldier who died in Battle of Long Tan among 10 recognised with gallantry awardhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-11-04/gordon-sharp-posthumous-award-long-tan/7995620?source=rss
Ten men who fought in the Battle of Long Tan during the Vietnam War, including the only Australian officer to die in the Battle, have been recognised with Gallantry awards 50 years on.Fri, 04 Nov 2016 13:01:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201611\4569233.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:History:AllPerson:All:AllUnrest, Conflict and War:All:AllAustralia:NSW:Tamworth 2340Vietnam:All:AllGordon SharpGordon SharpCourtesy of the Australian War Memorial: Courtesy of the Australian War Memorial16 106Tamworth woman turns heartache into helping families with loved ones in prisonhttp://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-10-28/tamworth-woman-turns-heartache-into-helping-loved-ones/7974726?source=rss
Helping the people left outside prison has become a mission for Tamworth's Tamara Kelly.Fri, 28 Oct 2016 14:24:00 +1100\xmlcontent\201610\4565244.xmlABC New England North WestnewenglandCommunity and Society:All:AllCommunity and Society:Charities:AllCommunity and Society:Family and Children:AllCommuni